Plainfield, IN Cost of Living


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Plainfield cost of living score
95.8
Less expensive
4.2% lower
than the US average
14.5% higher
than the Indiana average
Plainfield, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% lower than the U.S. average and 14.5% lower than the average for Indiana.

Plainfield, IN

Housing costs in Plainfield?
A typical home costs $305,700, which is 9.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.0% more expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Plainfield costs $1,190 per month, which is 16.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.6% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Plainfield?
To live comfortably in Plainfield, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $58,680 for a family, and $40,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Plainfield?
The cost of living in Plainfield, IN is fairly inexpensive. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is rated at 78.35, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that housing costs, groceries, and general goods are all lower than the average across America. The median home value in Plainfield is $163,300 and the median rent is $795 per month. The cost of utilities for an average family home will run about $150 each month. Groceries are also less expensive here than other parts of the country, with a meal costing around $12 on average. All these factors make Plainfield an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPlainfieldIndianaUnited States
  95.883.7100.0
  95.692.9100
  100.494.4100.0
  88.863.8100.0
  $305,700$221,600$338,100
  96.7%97.2%100.0%
  87.285.4100.0
  105.1102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Plainfield 3 years now and have lived in the Indianapolis metro area since 1998. Here are the major pluses I found with this town. - Pedestrian and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved my family (husband and kids) back to IN several years ago to be closer to family. After 6 (7? - I've lost track) years, we are ready to move on. We chose  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved to Plainfield several years ago, and am really impressed by the focus on families, recreation, and values. The town has built a recreation complex that includes  More

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