Calumet City, IL vs Champaign, IL

Calumet City, IL and Champaign, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Calumet City scores 81 while Champaign scores 82 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Calumet City is $1,138/month compared to $1,103/month in Champaign — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Champaign has cheaper rent, Calumet City actually has lower median home values ($133,600 vs $199,700).

Median household income in Calumet City is $53,991 compared to $57,544 in Champaign (-6.2%). While Champaign is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calumet City spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Champaign.