Miami Lakes, FL 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.
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in walk score (35 vs 20). Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.8). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $90,339).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Lakes, FL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1500) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 31,238 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,424 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $90,339 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+1.6 |
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66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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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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