Bloomington, Illinois vs. Plainfield, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana is 13.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,796 in Plainfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Indiana is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Plainfield, IN
Compared to Bloomington, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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