Crest Hill, IL 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.
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.9). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $68,377). Crest Hill leads in walk score (27 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 20,118 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+1.6 |
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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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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