East Point, GA 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.
East Point
69.4
#1214 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 33.0). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $59,602). East Point leads in walk score (31 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Point, GA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1214) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 38,115 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,948 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $59,602 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 33.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+1.6 |
D+
69.4 Score
East Point, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$234,948
Population
38,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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C
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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