Sioux City, Iowa vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 151.2% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,602 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
528% more expensive in Torrance
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Sioux City, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.2% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  619.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  127.3% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher