Plainfield, Indiana vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 11.1% cheaper than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,889 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Columbus
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Plainfield, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower