Boston, Massachusetts vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 48.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,304 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Champaign
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Boston, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% lower