What is a pro or con of living in Torrance, Californiacompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 207% more expensive in Torrance.

What salary do I need to live in Torrance, California copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Madison, Wisconsin should increase to $92,653 in Torrance, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. TORRANCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 85.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $92,653 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Torrance
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. Torrance, CA

Compared to Madison, Torrance is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

85.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

221.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.4% lower

Commute

79.4% higher

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison, WI vs. Torrance, CA

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