Chico, California vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 32.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $33,930 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Urbana
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Chico, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower