State College, Pennsylvania vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 21.1% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,275 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Champaign
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to State College, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower