Torrance, California vs. Gardena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardena, California is 18.4% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $40,793 in Gardena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardena, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Gardena
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Gardena, CA
Compared to Torrance, Gardena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower