Chama, New Mexico vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Chama, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $48,238 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chama, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Chama, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Effingham
than in Chama, New Mexico
Chama, NM vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Chama, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  48.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher