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Compare Graz vs Champaign on cost, climate, safety, and daily life

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Graz

Graz Stadt, Austria

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Champaign

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Potential dealbreaker: Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, Illinois needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population303,27086,096
Elevation1,191 ft(363 m)738 ft(225 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
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$224,617
Median Rent
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$1,400
Median IncomeN/A$58,273
Rent BurdenN/A29%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days288 days/yr290 days/yr
Avg. High60°F63°F
Comfort Score59/100Good56/100Mixed
Temp Swing39°F47°F
Annual Rainfall35"(89 cm)39"(99 cm)
Annual Snowfall6"(15 cm)7"(18 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 52 (Avg)18 days > 100
AQI 39 (Avg)5 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk ScoreN/A63
Transit ScoreN/A63
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)58 / 100
School RatingN/A6.4/10
Internet Access
Growing Broadband (moderate)
Fiber: 78%Cable: 96%
Demographics
Median AgeN/A27 years
College EducatedN/A52%
Remote WorkersN/A13%
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