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PLAINFIELD vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Plainfield, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
9.5%
more expensive
than Plainfield, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$82,110
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Plainfield, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Chicago
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Plainfield, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
9.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.1% lower
Commute
35.0% higher
Health
8.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
16.1% higher
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