Dayton, Ohio vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 38.0% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $110,380 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Dayton, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower