Champaign, Illinois vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 442.2% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $271,086 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1674% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Champaign, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  442.2% 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
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,819.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  113.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher