Lynden, Washington vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 58.3% more expensive than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,149 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Torrance
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Lynden, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower