Urbana, Illinois vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 62.4% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $146,178 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Urbana, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher