Port Townsend, Washington vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 71.6% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,799 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Torrance
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Port Townsend, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.2% higher
  Commute
  81.1% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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