Cost of Living Calculator - Torrance, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 42.8% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $57,158 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chicago
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Torrance, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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