Torrance, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 29.5% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $42,278 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Portland
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Torrance, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher