Cost of Living Calculator - Torrance, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 35.4% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $48,457 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Torrance, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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