Torrance, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 4.6% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $52,288 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Torrance, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher