Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 10.7% more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,365 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower