Kirkland, Washington vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 4.9% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,340 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
41% more expensive in Torrance
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower