Charleston, SC 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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $76,819). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 156,042 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+1.6 |
D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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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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