What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Torrance, California?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Torrance, California?

A salary of $220,000 in Torrance, California should increase to $251,730 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TORRANCE vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Torrance, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 14.4% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $251,730 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in San Jose
than in Torrance, California

Torrance, CA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Torrance, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

19.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Torrance, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Torrance, CA vs. San Jose, CA

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