Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 21.7% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,027 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower