Princeton, New Jersey vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 46.5% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $26,739 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Champaign
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Princeton, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower