Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 52.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $114,387 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Torrance
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  87.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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