What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Champaign, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 238% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Champaign, Illinois?

A salary of $80,000 in Champaign, Illinois should increase to $152,121 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Champaign, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 90.2% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $152,121 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Washington
than in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Champaign, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

90.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

298.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% higher

Commute

95.0% higher

Health

14.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Champaign, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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