What is a pro or con of living in Torrance, Californiacompared to Mesa, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 143% more expensive in Torrance.

What salary do I need to live in Torrance, California copmared to Mesa, Arizona?

A salary of $84,000 in Mesa, Arizona should increase to $145,605 in Torrance, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MESA vs. TORRANCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mesa, Arizona vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 73.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $145,605 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Torrance
than in Mesa, Arizona

Mesa, AZ vs. Torrance, CA

Compared to Mesa, Torrance is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

73.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

229.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% lower

Commute

35.0% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Mesa, Arizona vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mesa, AZ vs. Torrance, CA

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