Meriden, CT 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.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $63,671). Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.5). Meriden leads in walk score (40 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 60,111 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+1.6 |
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75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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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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