Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 132.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,131 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
568% more expensive in Torrance
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Charleston, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  674.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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