Mequon, WI 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (20 vs 11). Mequon leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 33.9 min). Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 1.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 25,489 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+1.6 |
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
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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