Cost of Living Calculator - Yelm, Washington vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 69.0% more expensive than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $114,905 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Torrance
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Yelm, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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