Bethesda, Maryland vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 57.8% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,260 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Champaign
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Bethesda, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower