Charleston, West Virginia vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 2.1% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,899 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
18% cheaper in Champaign
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Charleston, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher