Plainfield, Illinois vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 5.3% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,445 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Fresno
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Plainfield, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher