Portland, Oregon vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 41.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,025 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Torrance
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Portland, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower