Long Beach, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 18.1% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $41,607 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Torrance
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher