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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Brookfield, IL vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Brookfield?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 2.9 years younger than in Brookfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Brookfield?
- Plainfield housing costs are 12.3% more expensive than Brookfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Brookfield?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 6.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Brookfield.

Things to do in Brookfield?
Brookfield, IL is an attractive village west of Chicago home to numerous wonderful sights including Brookfield Zoo exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Jaycee Memorial Park hosting fun activities like fishing; they organize vibrant events like Brookfield’s BAM Arts Walk each August.

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield, Illinois is located in Will County and has become known for its diverse city life with unique shopping options along Downtown Plainfield strip.

 Brookfield, ILPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$90,083  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$295,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.54  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews
Lea · Brookfield, IL
Great place to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

Brookfield has a small town feel, but is still close enough to the city. Great schools, great people, nice houses, great community. I'm fortunate to able to raise my  More

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T. · Brookfield, IL
Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In
Over 19 years ago

Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,  More

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carmen · Brookfield, IL
Quiet city to rise children
Over 19 years ago

We loved this place, great schools, close to  More

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Reviews for Plainfield    13 Reviews
Peter · Plainfield, IL
Housing
Over 11 years ago

Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00  More

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Bp · Plainfield, IL
Grand Park Subdivision
Over 12 years ago

We transferred from the East Coast to Chicagoland and did not know where to live....We have kids and did NOT want the excess (read Drug Problems) in Naperville....Our  More

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Eric · Plainfield, IL
Plainfleld, IL
Over 12 years ago

Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime.   More

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