Gainesville, Florida vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,376 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Champaign
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Gainesville, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher