Oswego, Illinois vs. Topanga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topanga, California is 132.2% more expensive than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $162,561 in Topanga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topanga, California is more expensive than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Topanga
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Topanga, CA
Compared to Oswego, Topanga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.2% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher