Cost of Living in Plainfield, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.5
100 = national avg
-2.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,886
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,367
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing74.6
Food107.7
Transportation115.4
Healthcare106.2
Utilities99.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$745
per month
2 Bedroom
$978
per month
The overall cost of living index in Plainfield is 97.5, which is 2.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 74.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,886 per year to cover basic expenses.