Plainfield, Illinois vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 4.0% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,019 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Portage
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Plainfield, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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