Lathrop, CA vs Plainfield, IN

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.

Lathrop

61.6

#1896 nationally

vs

Plainfield

71.5

#979 nationally

Plainfield leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 42.9 min). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (99 vs 142). Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $77,249).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lathrop, CA Plainfield, IN
WhereAtHome Score 61.6 (#1896) 71.5 (#979)
Population 39,857 37,047
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $632,887 $338,217
Median Household Income $108,732 $77,249
Average Commute 42.9 min 23.3 min
Walk Score 29 22
Crime Level 8.3 6.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+0.9 R+21.5