Memphis, Tennessee vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 142.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $181,839 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
600% more expensive in Torrance
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Memphis, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.5% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  863.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher