Champaign County, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Champaign, Illinois?
$2,820 / month
for a family, 47.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,840 for the year for a family.
$2,900 / month
for a single person, 39.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,800 for the year for a single person.

Champaign cost of living score
81.1
Less expensive
18.9% lower
than the US average
13.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Champaign Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Champaign County, IL

Housing costs in Champaign?
A typical home costs $177,400, which is 47.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Champaign costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Champaign?
To live comfortably in Champaign Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Champaign?
Champaign, IL County has a lower cost of living compared to the United States as a whole. According to the data provided, the cost of living in Champaign County is 81.1 which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that goods and services cost less in Champaign than they do nationally, making it an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live. Additionally, the median house value in Champaign County is $177,400 which is significantly lower than the national average of $338,100. This low house value makes homeownership more accessible and affordable to those living in Champaign IL County.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesChampaignIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  94.9  Unlock100.0
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  56.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.0  Unlock100.0
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  136.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Champaign County has a lot of great influences from Chicago without the heavy traffic and skyrocketing prices. The downtown area is great with a lot of restaurants with  More

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