Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 79.6% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $493,935 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Plainfield, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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