Cities Similar to Plainfield, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Plainfield, IL
1. Lombard, IL
43,779 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$368K
Rent estimate
$1,940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Hanover Park, IL
36,165 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$414K
Rent estimate
$2,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Buffalo Grove, IL
42,482 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$425K
Rent estimate
$2,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Cottage Grove, MN
42,056 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$384K
Rent estimate
$1,730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Hoffman Estates, IL
50,179 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$315K
Rent estimate
$2,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Romeoville, IL
40,955 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$326K
Rent estimate
$1,860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Eden Prairie, MN
62,166 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$402K
Rent estimate
$1,785/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Crystal Lake, IL
40,861 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$408K
Rent estimate
$1,695/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. St. Louis Park, MN
49,697 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$372K
Rent estimate
$1,620/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Mount Prospect, IL
54,298 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$416K
Rent estimate
$1,700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Plainfield
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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