San Francisco, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 23.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $34,654 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Torrance
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower