Lehi, UT 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.
Lehi
71.9
#949 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Lehi leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 33.9 min). Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.4). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $117,243).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lehi, UT | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#949) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 90,227 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,898 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $117,243 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+1.6 |
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71.9 Score
Lehi, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$573,898
Population
90,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
West
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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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