San Marcos, Texas vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 20.9% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $9,495 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Champaign
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to San Marcos, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher