Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 9.4% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $142,174 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Martinsburg, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower