Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Connecticut vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 21.4% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $91,037 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Torrance
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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