Palmdale, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 42.9% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $114,312 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Torrance
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher