Plainfield, Illinois vs. Martinez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinez, California is 57.9% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,950 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Martinez
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Martinez, CA
Compared to Plainfield, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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