Champaign, Illinois vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 156.9% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $226,111 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
567% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Champaign, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.9% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  550.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher