Lathrop, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 36.1% more expensive than Lathrop, California.

You would need a salary of $102,046 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lathrop, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Lathrop, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Torrance
than in Lathrop, California
Lathrop, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Lathrop, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher