Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 83.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,146 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Torrance
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher