Erlanger, KY vs Plainfield, 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.
Erlanger
80
#96 nationally
Plainfield
71.5
#979 nationally
Erlanger leads in crime level (1.9 vs 6.7). Erlanger leads in cost of living index (91 vs 99). Erlanger leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Erlanger, KY | Plainfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#96) | 71.5 (#979) |
| Population | 19,777 | 37,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,011 | $338,217 |
| Median Household Income | $74,147 | $77,249 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+21.5 |
B-
80 Score
Erlanger, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$255,011
Population
19,777
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C-
71.5 Score
Plainfield, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,217
Population
37,047
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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