Plainfield, IL vs Suwanee, GA
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.
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.5). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $100,780). Suwanee leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, IL | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#535) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 47,448 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,279 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $143,064 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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