Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Salem, Missouri


The cost of living in Salem, Missouri is 24.6% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,575 in Salem, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Missouri is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Salem
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Salem, MO
Compared to Plainfield, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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