Urbana, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 93.8% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $251,969 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Washington
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Urbana, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  95.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher