Torrance, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 18.4% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $93,885 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Boston
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Torrance, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% lower
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher