East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 10.5% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,230 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Champaign
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to East St. Louis, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower