Leland, NC 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.
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $82,651). Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.6). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leland, NC | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#976) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 30,542 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,757 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $82,651 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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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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