Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 31.7% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $11,607 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Champaign
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Chapel Hill, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower