Riverside, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 40.1% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $218,586 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Torrance
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Riverside, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower