Plainfield, Illinois vs. Altoona, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Wisconsin is 4.9% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,512 in Altoona, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Wisconsin is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Altoona
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Altoona, WI
Compared to Plainfield, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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