Plainfield, Illinois vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 13.0% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,786 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Brighton
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to Plainfield, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher