Cost of Living Calculator - Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 17.1% cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,998 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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