South Elgin, Illinois vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 98.8% more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,150 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Torrance
than in South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin, IL vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to South Elgin, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.8% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher