Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 56.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $32,561 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Torrance
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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