Torrance, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 44.7% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $108,528 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Torrance, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower