Plano, Texas vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,297 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Champaign
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Plano, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher