Faribault, MN 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.
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Plainfield
71.5
#979 nationally
Faribault leads in walk score (29 vs 22). Plainfield leads in median household income ($77,249 vs $58,881). Plainfield leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | Plainfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 71.5 (#979) |
| Population | 24,642 | 37,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $338,217 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $77,249 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+21.5 |
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72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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