Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 29.4% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,065 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Rockford, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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