Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 24.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,488 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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