Baltimore, Maryland vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 13.3% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,060 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Champaign
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Baltimore, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower