Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 17.3% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,004 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Champaign
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Bethlehem, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower