Palo Alto, California vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 81.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $9,150 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Champaign
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Palo Alto, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower