Champaign, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.6% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $26,528 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Houston
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Champaign, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  71.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher