Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Shelby township, Michigan


The cost of living in Shelby township, Michigan is 26.7% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,646 in Shelby township, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby township, Michigan is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Shelby township
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Shelby Township, MI
Compared to Plainfield, Shelby Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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