Maple Valley, WA 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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.0). Maple Valley leads in walk score (24 vs 20). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 28,434 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.6 |
D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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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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