Salem, North Carolina vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 134.6% more expensive than Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,291 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
613% more expensive in Torrance
than in Salem, North Carolina
Salem, NC vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Salem, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.6% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  605.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher