Santa Clara, California vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 20.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $159,847 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Torrance
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher