What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Champaign, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 379% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Champaign, Illinois?

A salary of $66,000 in Champaign, Illinois should increase to $146,833 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAMPAIGN vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Champaign, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 122.5% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $146,833 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Champaign, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

392.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

138.2% higher

Health

19.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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