Plainfield, IL vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $124,711). Waxhaw leads in average commute (31.3 min vs 33.9 min). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, IL | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#535) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 47,448 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,279 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $143,064 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw 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
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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