Middletown, Delaware vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 55.7% more expensive than Middletown, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $155,675 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Middletown, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Torrance
than in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, DE vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Middletown, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower