Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 59.2% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,466 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Torrance
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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