Somerset, New Jersey vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 36.7% cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,094 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Champaign
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Somerset, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower