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


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 30.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,053 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Springfield, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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