SeaTac, Washington vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 42.5% more expensive than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $151,004 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Torrance
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Seatac, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower