Machesney Park, IL 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.
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.8). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $71,098). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Machesney Park, IL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#116) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 22,630 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,433 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $71,098 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+1.6 |
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79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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