Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 14.3% cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,286 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Champaign
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Ponchatoula, LA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Ponchatoula, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher