Thornton, Colorado vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 69.8% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $127,360 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Thornton, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower