Salem, New Hampshire vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 59.4% more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $79,686 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Torrance
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Salem, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower