Torrance, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 14.6% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $42,682 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in San Diego
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Torrance, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher