Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 13.8% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,432 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Champaign
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher