Newton, Iowa vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 6.5% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,226 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Champaign
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Newton, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower