Chicago, Illinois vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 27.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,408 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Urbana
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Chicago, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower