Seattle, Washington vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 12.0% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $201,561 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Torrance
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Seattle, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower