Lakeland, Florida vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 10.3% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,847 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Champaign
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Lakeland, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher