Ballwin, Missouri vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 7.0% cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,493 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin, MO vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Ballwin, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower