Torrance, California vs. La Mirada, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mirada, California is 17.1% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $41,458 in La Mirada, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mirada, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in La Mirada
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. La Mirada, CA
Compared to Torrance, La Mirada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower