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Champaign, Illinois: Household bills slightly above national average

Champaign, Illinois: Household bills slightly above national average

How Champaign ranks on the list of expensive cities in the U.S. Photo: Saga Communications/CanvaPro


CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – A new report from doxo.com highlights the most and least expensive cities to live in across the U.S. The report also provides insights into cost-of-living data for over 4,000 cities, including Champaign, Illinois.

According to the data:

  • The average Champaign household spends $2,153 per month, or $25,831 annually, on the 10 most common household bills.
  • Champaign ranks as the #127 most expensive city in Illinois for household bills.
  • The city’s cost of living is 1% higher than the national average of $2,046 per month but 2% lower than the Illinois state average of $2,204.
  • Household bills account for 43% of the average household income in Champaign, which stands at $59,617.

This data offers valuable insights for residents and prospective movers looking to understand Champaign’s cost of living relative to other cities in Illinois and across the U.S.

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