Dallas, Texas vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 21.6% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,416 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Champaign
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Dallas, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower