Cost of Living Calculator - Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 15.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $132,035 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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