Champaign, Illinois vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 10.2% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,114 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Orono
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Champaign, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher