Martinez, CA 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.6). Martinez leads in walk score (41 vs 20). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 36,395 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+1.6 |
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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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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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