Plainfield, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 63.5% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,753 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in San Diego
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Plainfield, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher