Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 14.9% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,427 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Torrance
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Somerville, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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