Concord, NH 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.
Concord
70.6
#1086 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.0). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $77,874). Concord leads in walk score (35 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NH | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1086) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 44,629 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $460,390 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $77,874 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.2 | D+1.6 |
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70.6 Score
Concord, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,390
Population
44,629
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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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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