Torrance, California vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 33.4% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $99,947 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Somerset
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Torrance, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher