Richmond, Indiana vs. Plainfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 48.0% more expensive than Richmond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,982 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Richmond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN vs. Plainfield, IL
Compared to Richmond, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher