Midland, TX 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.
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 10.0). Midland leads in walk score (42 vs 20). Midland leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, TX | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#638) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 138,397 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,692 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $90,448 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.5 | D+1.6 |
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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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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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