Champaign, Illinois vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 133.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $174,716 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
398% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Champaign, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.0% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  596.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  99.0% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher