What is a pro or con of living in Torrance, Californiacompared to Waukegan, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 471% more expensive in Torrance.

What salary do I need to live in Torrance, California copmared to Waukegan, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Waukegan, Illinois should increase to $111,052 in Torrance, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WAUKEGAN vs. TORRANCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Waukegan, Illinois vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 122.1% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,052 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
471% more expensive in Torrance
than in Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan, IL vs. Torrance, CA

Compared to Waukegan, Torrance is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

543.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

77.1% higher

Health

6.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Waukegan, Illinois vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Waukegan, IL vs. Torrance, CA

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