Somerset, Kentucky vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 1.9% more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $117,220 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
161% more expensive in Champaign
than in Somerset, Kentucky
Somerset, KY vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Somerset, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher