Highland, IN 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.
Highland
80.4
#78 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Highland leads in walk score (48 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $74,991). Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 23,525 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+1.6 |
B-
80.4 Score
Highland, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,414
Population
23,525
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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