Elwood, Illinois vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 6.2% more expensive than Elwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,084 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Elwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Elwood, Illinois
Elwood, IL vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Elwood, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher