Cost of Living Calculator - Box Elder, South Dakota vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 2.3% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,964 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Box Elder, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  34.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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