Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 7.0% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,490 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower