Torrance, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 23.2% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $38,425 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Torrance, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% lower
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher