| | Torrance, CA | Federal Way, WA | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 158.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.4 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Health | 90.2 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 348.6 | 176.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,038,700 | $542,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,200.0% | 7,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 153.9 | 148.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.8 | 150.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Torrance 
15 Reviews
I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+ More
I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as More
Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer. More
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Reviews for Federal Way 
14 Reviews
A suburb of The Emerald City (Seattle, WA), Federal Way has become yet another go-to place for affluent travelers and transplants from states all over the nation. The More
I want to move my family to austin i havent bin there but we want some ware housing is affortable i have four boys age 6,3,2 and a baby of 2 months and ware theres jobs More
I have lived in Brooklyn NY, West Palm Beach & Port St Lucie, FL and now Federal Way, WA. While the cost of living here is higher than Florida, it is definitely lower More
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