Thornton, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Thornton, California?
$6,390 / month
for a family, 18.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $76,680 for the year for a family.
$3,100 / month
for a single person, 35.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,200 for the year for a single person.

Thornton cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
16.8% lower
than the California average
Thornton, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 16.8% higher than the average for California.

Thornton, CA

Housing costs in Thornton?
A typical home costs $400,500, which is 18.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.4% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Thornton costs $1,210 per month, which is 15.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 77.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Thornton?
To live comfortably in Thornton, California, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Thornton?
The cost of living in Thornton, CA is quite affordable compared to most other cities in California. The median home price is just over $400,000 and the median household income is $54,390. The cost of living index in Thornton is 97.7 (the U.S. average is 100). This indicates that the overall cost of living in Thornton is slightly lower than the national average. Additionally, utilities are typically less expensive here than in most other parts of the state with an average monthly bill for electricity at about $90 per month. All in all, residents of Thornton enjoy a relatively low cost of living making it an attractive place to live and work within California.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesThorntonCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  103.8  Unlock100.0
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  136.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  107.3  Unlock100.0
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  111.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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