Torrance, California vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 70.2% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $85,098 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Torrance, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher