Brownwood, Texas vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 11.5% more expensive than Brownwood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,775 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownwood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is more expensive than Brownwood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Champaign
than in Brownwood, Texas
Brownwood, TX vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Brownwood, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher