Salary Comparison
Separating: Gresham vs Torrance
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$48,598/yr
Torrance, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $222 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Torrance
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,598
$61,550
$12,952
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,956
$3,744
$788
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
133
-38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$3,560
$1,010
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,250
$800
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$406
$184
+$222
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
1.05×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.