Santa Rosa, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 32.4% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $178,763 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Torrance
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher