Cost of Living Calculator - Marion, Iowa vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 122.1% more expensive than Marion, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $166,602 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Marion, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Torrance
than in Marion, Iowa
Marion, IA vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Marion, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  114.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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