2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Torrance, CA vs Oak Glen, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Oak Glen or is it cheaper to live in Torrance?
- Oak Glen is 26.7% less expensive than Torrance.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oak Glen or Torrance?
- Oak Glen housing costs are 17.7% less expensive than Torrance housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Torrance or is Health Care more affordable in Oak Glen.
- Health related expenses are 1.0% less in Oak Glen.
 Torrance, CAOak Glen, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock118.6100
 Food & Groceries105.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.3100
 Housing348.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,057,700$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock114.6100
 Miscellaneous133.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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