Torrance, California vs. Sierra Madre, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Madre, California is 11.7% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $55,854 in Sierra Madre, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Madre, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Sierra Madre
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Sierra Madre, CA
Compared to Torrance, Sierra Madre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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