Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 73.8% more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,910 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Torrance
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower