Sunnyvale, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 33.0% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $33,494 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Torrance
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher