Cost of Living Calculator - Champaign, Illinois vs Lake San Marcos, California


The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 112.5% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,375 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Champaign, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.5% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  396.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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