Champaign, Illinois vs. Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is 25.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $375,000 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pottstown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Pottstown
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Pottstown, PA
Compared to Champaign, Pottstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher