Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 84.9% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $369,882 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Torrance
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.9% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower