Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 22.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,344 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Champaign
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower