Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 71.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,565 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Torrance
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Charleston, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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