Champaign-Urbana Metro Area, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Champaign-Urbana, 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-Urbana cost of living score
81.2
Less expensive
18.8% lower
than the US average
13.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Champaign-Urbana Illin Metro Area, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.8% lower than the U.S. average and 13.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Champaign-Urbana Metro Area, IL

Housing costs in Champaign-Urbana?
A typical home costs $176,700, which is 47.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Champaign-Urbana 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-Urbana?
To live comfortably in Champaign-Urbana Illin Metro Area, 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-Urbana?
The cost of living in the Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro Area is substantially lower than the US average. The Metro Area has an overall Cost of Living Index score of 81.2, which is 19.8 points lower than the national average of 100. This means that goods and services in this area are generally more affordable when compared to other areas in the US. As a result, it's possible to purchase a home here for much less than the US average house value of $338,100; with current median values at around $176,700.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesChampaign-UrbanaIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
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  55.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.2  Unlock100.0
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  134.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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