Cost of Living Calculator - Creston, Iowa vs Champaign, Illinois


The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Creston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,107 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Creston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is more expensive than Creston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Champaign
than in Creston, Iowa
Creston, IA vs Champaign, IL
Compared to Creston, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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