| | Cary, NC | Plainfield, IN | United States |
| Overall | 105.8 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.2 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 94.8 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 157.0 | 88.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $574,400 | $305,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,750.0% | 9,670.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.4 | 87.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.0 | 105.1 | 100 |
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Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last More
I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the More
As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, More
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Reviews for Plainfield 
3 Reviews
I've lived in Plainfield 3 years now and have lived in the Indianapolis metro area since 1998. Here are the major pluses I found with this town.
- Pedestrian and More
I moved my family (husband and kids) back to IN several years ago to be closer to family. After 6 (7? - I've lost track) years, we are ready to move on. We chose More
I moved to Plainfield several years ago, and am really impressed by the focus on families, recreation, and values. The town has built a recreation complex that includes More
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