Portales, New Mexico vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 176.3% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $207,243 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
731% more expensive in Torrance
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Portales, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.3% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  525.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  129.4% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher