Torrance, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 8.3% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $54,151 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Torrance, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower