Des Moines, Iowa vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 138.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $226,817 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
491% more expensive in Torrance
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  487.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  106.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher