Johnson City, TN 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.
Johnson City
70.3
#1115 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.0). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $53,173). Johnson City leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnson City, TN | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1115) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 73,337 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,206 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $53,173 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | D+1.6 |
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70.3 Score
Johnson City, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,206
Population
73,337
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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