Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 6.8% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,882 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Champaign
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Oak Ridge, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower