Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 53.5% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $115,150 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Washington
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Plainfield, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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