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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Buffalo Grove?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 3.9 years younger than in Buffalo Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Buffalo Grove?
- Plainfield housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Buffalo Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Buffalo Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Buffalo Grove.

Things to do in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove, Illinois lies within Cook County giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Stevenson High School while also having shopping options at Arbor Town Square and numerous restaurants such as Tamarind By Maurya Indian Cuisine

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.

 Buffalo Grove, ILPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$121,212  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Plainfield    13 Reviews

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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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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Over 12 years ago

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

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