San Marcos, California vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 50.0% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $30,000 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Urbana
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to San Marcos, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower