Champaign, Illinois vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 122.9% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,427 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in Oakland
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Champaign, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.9% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  81.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher