Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 6.6% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,714 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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