Augusta, Maine vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 4.5% cheaper than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $47,768 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Champaign
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Augusta, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower