Torrance, California vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 151.0% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $125,519 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Torrance, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.0% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower