New Canaan, Connecticut vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 59.4% cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $264,147 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Plainfield
than in New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan, CT vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to New Canaan, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% lower