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


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 111.8% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $158,952 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1350% more expensive in Torrance
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Detroit, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.8% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,441.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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