Chelsea, Massachusetts vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 44.8% more expensive than Chelsea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,381 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Chelsea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Torrance
than in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea, MA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Chelsea, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower