Plainfield, Illinois vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 36.3% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,145 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Plainfield, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher