Effingham, Illinois vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 23.6% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,776 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Effingham, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower