Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Iowa vs New York, New York


The cost of living in New York, New York is 112.3% more expensive than Plainfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $184,742 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Plainfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in New York
than in Plainfield, Iowa
Plainfield, IA vs New York, NY
Compared to Plainfield, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.3% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  656.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  121.1% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.