What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Torrance, California?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Torrance, California?

A salary of $165,000 in Torrance, California could decrease to $89,920 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TORRANCE vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Torrance, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 45.5% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $89,920 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Torrance, California

Torrance, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Torrance, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

42.4% lower

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Torrance, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Torrance, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

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