Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Champaign, Illinois


The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,000 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Champaign
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Champaign, IL
Compared to Amherst, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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