Champaign, IL vs Glendale Heights, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Champaign is 21.3% cheaper than Glendale Heights. With a cost index of 82 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Champaign to Glendale Heights should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Champaign is $1,103/month compared to $1,562/month in Glendale Heights — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champaign is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $249,000.

Median household income in Champaign is $57,544 compared to $82,232 in Glendale Heights (-30%). While Glendale Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Champaign spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Glendale Heights.