Austin, Texas vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 45.2% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $145,209 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Torrance
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Austin, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher