Oakland, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 6.5% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $90,490 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Torrance
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Oakland, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower