Champaign, Illinois vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 120.8% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $196,135 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
436% more expensive in Monterey
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Champaign, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.8% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  468.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher