New Berlin, WI 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.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
New Berlin leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 33.9 min). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $94,769). New Berlin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 40,260 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+1.6 |
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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
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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