Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 177.2% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $207,875 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Plainfield, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.2% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  572.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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