Torrance, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 42.2% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $40,495 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Torrance, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower