Champaign, IL vs Orland Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Champaign is 24.1% cheaper than Orland Park. With a cost index of 82 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Champaign to Orland Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Champaign is $1,103/month compared to $1,415/month in Orland Park — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champaign is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $349,400.

Median household income in Champaign is $57,544 compared to $98,979 in Orland Park (-41.9%). While Orland Park 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 17.2% in Orland Park.