Baytown, Texas vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 125.0% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $112,515 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in Torrance
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Baytown, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  84.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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