Cost of Living Calculator - Champaign, Illinois vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 49.4% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,027 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Columbia
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Champaign, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher

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