New Britain, 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.
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.5). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $53,766). New Britain leads in walk score (48 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Britain, CT | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1073) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 74,080 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,746 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+1.6 |
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70.7 Score
New Britain, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$311,746
Population
74,080
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
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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