Kent, Washington vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 37.0% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,477 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Torrance
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Kent, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower