Fremont, California vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 64.2% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $17,907 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Effingham
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Fremont, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.2% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower