Lakewood, Ohio vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 105.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $154,185 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in Torrance
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher