Sugar Land, Texas vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 65.8% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,382 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Torrance
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower