Torrance, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 10.7% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $59,833 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Seattle
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Torrance, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher