Torrance, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 57.8% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $21,075 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Torrance, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  55.3% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower