Cedar Falls, IA vs Plainfield, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cedar Falls
79.7
#107 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.3). Cedar Falls leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 33.9 min). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $71,011).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Falls, IA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#107) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 40,737 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,320 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $71,011 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 15.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.2 | D+1.6 |
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79.7 Score
Cedar Falls, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,320
Population
40,737
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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