Salinas, California vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 43.6% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $28,185 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Champaign
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Salinas, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower