Tampa, Florida vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 81.2% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $163,076 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Torrance
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Tampa, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher