Plainfield, Illinois vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 1.6% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,287 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Albany
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Plainfield, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher