Torrance, California vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 25.6% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $439,596 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Wellesley
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Torrance, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% higher
      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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher