Maplewood, MN 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Plainfield
71.5
#979 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (6.7 vs 12.4). Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $77,249). Maplewood leads in walk score (24 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Plainfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 71.5 (#979) |
| Population | 39,958 | 37,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $338,217 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $77,249 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+21.5 |
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70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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