Maitland, FL 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.
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.4). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $89,871). Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 19,215 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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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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