What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Torrance, California?

Median Home Cost is 37% cheaper in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Torrance, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Torrance, California could decrease to $40,075 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Torrance, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 19.9% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $40,075 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Washington
than in Torrance, California

Torrance, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Torrance, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% higher

Commute

12.1% lower

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Torrance, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Torrance, CA vs. Washington, DC

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