Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Plainfield, Indiana


The cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana is 32.2% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,153 in Plainfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Indiana is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Plainfield, IN
Compared to Charleston, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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