Charleston, Illinois vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 9.7% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,873 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Urbana
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Charleston, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower