Joliet, Illinois vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 16.6% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,982 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Joliet, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher