Torrance, California vs. Alhambra, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alhambra, California is 11.3% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $44,332 in Alhambra, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alhambra, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Alhambra
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Alhambra, CA
Compared to Torrance, Alhambra is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower