Torrance, California vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 28.6% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $42,821 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Riverside
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Torrance, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher