Torrance, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 25.1% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $62,560 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Torrance, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower