Cost of Living Calculator - Champaign, Illinois vs Storm Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 6.4% cheaper than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,634 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Champaign, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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