Columbia, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 69.0% more expensive than Columbia, California.

You would need a salary of $84,487 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Columbia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Torrance
than in Columbia, California
Columbia, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Columbia, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower