Norwood, OH 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.
Norwood
78.5
#176 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.6). Norwood leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $58,095).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwood, OH | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#176) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 19,046 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,545 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $58,095 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+1.6 |
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78.5 Score
Norwood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,545
Population
19,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
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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