Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 16.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,733 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.2% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower

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