Green Bay, WI 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.
Green Bay
73.1
#787 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 13.6). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $59,174). Green Bay leads in walk score (42 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Green Bay, WI | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#787) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 105,744 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,857 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $59,174 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+1.6 |
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73.1 Score
Green Bay, WI
Mid-size Wisconsin city with community character
Median Home
$289,857
Population
105,744
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
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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