El Monte, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 31.0% more expensive than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $104,826 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Torrance
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to El Monte, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher