Torrance, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 28.6% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $53,526 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Torrance, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher