Newark, New Jersey vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 35.5% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,212 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Champaign
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Newark, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  55.5% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower