Plainfield, IL vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Westfield leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 33.9 min). Westfield leads in crime level (1.2 vs 1.6). Plainfield leads in walk score (20 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, IL | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#535) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 47,448 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,279 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $143,064 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+6.1 |
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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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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