Cost of Living Calculator - South Elgin, Illinois vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 3.8% more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,905 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Plainfield
than in South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin, IL vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to South Elgin, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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