Jacksonville, FL 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in walk score (26 vs 20). Jacksonville leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 985,843 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+1.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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