Garwood, New Jersey vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 43.4% more expensive than Garwood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $107,576 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garwood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Garwood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Torrance
than in Garwood, New Jersey
Garwood, NJ vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Garwood, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower