Columbus, Indiana vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 125.8% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $190,158 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
351% more expensive in Torrance
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Columbus, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.8% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  431.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  121.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher