San Francisco, California vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 67.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $32,459 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Champaign
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to San Francisco, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower