Lafayette, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 27.5% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $112,363 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Torrance
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower