What is a pro or con of living in Champaign, Illinoiscompared to Bloomington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 8% cheaper in Champaign.

What salary do I need to live in Champaign, Illinois copmared to Bloomington, Illinois?

A salary of $144,000 in Bloomington, Illinois could decrease to $138,408 in Champaign, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLOOMINGTON vs. CHAMPAIGN
Cost of Living Comparison

Bloomington, Illinois vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 3.9% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $138,408 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Champaign
than in Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington, IL vs. Champaign, IL

Compared to Bloomington, Champaign is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

3.0% higher

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Bloomington, Illinois vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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