Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 62.0% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $145,784 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Torrance
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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