Torrance, California vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 22.5% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $38,744 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Escondido
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Torrance, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower