Torrance, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 3.6% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $48,191 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Irvine
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Torrance, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher