Plainfield, Indiana vs. Wilmette, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 66.6% more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $83,280 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Wilmette
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Wilmette, IL
Compared to Plainfield, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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