Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 19.1% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,704 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Plainfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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