Plainfield, Illinois vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 14.4% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,220 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bangor
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Plainfield, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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