Olympia, Washington vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 67.9% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $302,252 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Torrance
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Olympia, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher