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


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 1.6% cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $39,371 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Chesterton, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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