Plainfield, IL vs West Springfield Town, MA
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
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.4). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $67,297). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, IL | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,448 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,279 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $143,064 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+8.9 |
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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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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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