Elk Grove Village, 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.
Elk Grove Village
75
#510 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Elk Grove Village leads in walk score (43 vs 20). Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.3). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $93,832).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove Village, IL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#510) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 31,350 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,356 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $93,832 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
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75 Score
Elk Grove Village, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,356
Population
31,350
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
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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