Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 78.8% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,391 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Torrance
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Worcester, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  61.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower