Plainfield, Illinois vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 4.5% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $143,272 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
40% cheaper in Galveston
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Plainfield, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher