Lenexa, KS 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.
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.0). Lenexa leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 33.9 min). Lenexa leads in walk score (33 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lenexa, KS | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#829) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 58,536 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,239 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $101,074 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+1.6 |
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72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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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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