Cost of Living Calculator - Indianapolis, Indiana vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 15.5% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $57,774 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Indianapolis, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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