Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Auburn, Alabama


The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 0.5% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $248,732 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Auburn
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Auburn, AL
Compared to Plainfield, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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