Anaheim, CA vs Torrance, CA

Anaheim is moderately more affordable than Torrance, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Anaheim scores 167 compared to 192 for Torrance, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Torrance can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $2,214/month in Torrance — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaheim is more affordable at $771,700 median vs $1,036,600.

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $113,105 in Torrance (-19.9%). While Torrance is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anaheim spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 23.5% in Torrance.