Cost of Living Calculator - Southfield, Michigan vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 88.7% more expensive than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $141,491 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in Torrance
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Southfield, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.7% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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