Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 27.7% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,273 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Plainfield, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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