Torrance, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Torrance, California?
$16,590 / month
for a family, 207.2% more expensive than the national average
$6,567 / month
for a single person, 37.8% more expensive than the national average

Torrance cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Torrance, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Torrance, CA

Housing costs in Torrance?
A typical home costs $1,038,700, which is 207.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.6% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Torrance costs $2,510 per month, which is 75.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Torrance?
To live comfortably in Torrance, California, a minimum annual income of $199,080 for a family, and $78,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Torrance?
Living in Torrance, California is quite expensive when compared to most U.S cities; median house prices stand near $740K while rent for a single bedroom typically varies between approximately $2,100 - 2,700 depending on area or building type selected. Prices for necessities such as food and utilities can often exceed American averages whereas taxes tend to be higher than some of the other parts of Los Angeles County due to its standing just south Los Angeles metropolitan region .
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesTorranceCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  105.4105.1100
  90.298.3100.0
  348.6234.8100.0
  $1,038,700$733,500$338,100
  92102.4100
  153.9133.1100.0
  133.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 9 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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