Cost of Living Calculator - South Bend, Indiana vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 30.8% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,400 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Plainfield
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to South Bend, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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)
  271.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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