Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 11.6% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $83,750 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Torrance
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Queens, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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