Frederick, MD 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

Plainfield

74.9

#535 nationally

Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Plainfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.9 (#535)
Population 85,793 47,448
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $432,279
Median Household Income $89,981 $143,064
Average Commute 29.8 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 47 20
Crime Level 11.1 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+1.6
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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Plainfield, IL
C
74.9 Score

Plainfield, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$432,279

Population

47,448

Crime

Low

Walk Score

20

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