Thornton, Colorado vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 9.1% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,557 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Riverside
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Thornton, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower