Granite City, IL 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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Plainfield
71.5
#979 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (6.7 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Plainfield leads in median household income ($77,249 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Plainfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 71.5 (#979) |
| Population | 26,908 | 37,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $338,217 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $77,249 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+21.5 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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