Torrance, California vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 33.7% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $33,156 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Piscataway
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Torrance, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher