Torrance, California vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 55.0% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $22,512 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Torrance, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher