Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Michigan vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 40.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $105,334 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Torrance
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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