Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 2.3% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $76,721 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Los Alamos, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower