Cost of Living Calculator - Urbandale, Iowa vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,204 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Urbandale, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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