Plainfield, Illinois vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 21.9% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,042 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Plainfield, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher