Addison, IL vs Champaign, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Champaign is 22% cheaper than Addison. With a cost index of 82 vs 99, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Champaign to Addison should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Addison is $1,238/month compared to $1,103/month in Champaign — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champaign is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $318,000.

Median household income in Addison is $87,587 compared to $57,544 in Champaign (+52.2%). While Addison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Addison spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Champaign.