Kirkland, WA 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.
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Kirkland leads in walk score (51 vs 20). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 179). Kirkland leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 91,194 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.6 |
D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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C
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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