Torrance, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 39.3% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $30,335 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Cary
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Torrance, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower