Torrance, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 29.9% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $144,141 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Torrance, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher