Elk Grove, CA 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.2). Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $115,864).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 178,444 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+1.6 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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