Clayton, North Carolina vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 95.9% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,747 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Torrance
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Clayton, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher