Abilene, Kansas vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 31.1% more expensive than Abilene, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $98,362 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Abilene, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Abilene, Kansas
Abilene, KS vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Abilene, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower