Cost of Living Calculator - Merrimack, New Hampshire vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 14.2% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $42,878 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Merrimack, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower

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