Torrance, California vs. Kotzebue, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kotzebue, Alaska is 34.5% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $32,730 in Kotzebue, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kotzebue, Alaska is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Kotzebue
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Kotzebue, AK
Compared to Torrance, Kotzebue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  173.2% higher
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher