Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 42.8% more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $214,172 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Torrance
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Ashland, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower