Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 0.6% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,306 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% more expensive in El Centro
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Plainfield, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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