Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 85.1% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,562 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Torrance
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Sterling Heights, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher