Torrance, California vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 43.9% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $28,073 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Torrance, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher