Beverly, MA 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.
Beverly
66.5
#1532 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.6). Beverly leads in walk score (51 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $99,525).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly, MA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1532) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 42,318 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,951 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $99,525 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+1.6 |
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66.5 Score
Beverly, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$771,951
Population
42,318
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
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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