Pittsburgh, PA 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.
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $54,042). Pittsburgh leads in cost of living index (91 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburgh, PA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#521) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 302,898 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,989 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $54,042 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+1.6 |
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75 Score
Pittsburgh, PA
Steel City reinvented
Median Home
$240,989
Population
302,898
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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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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