Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 3.4% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $72,417 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Plainfield
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to New Orleans, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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