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Carol Stream, IL vs Plainfield, IN

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Carol Stream?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 1.7 years younger than in Carol Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Carol Stream?
- Plainfield housing costs are 2.4% less expensive than Carol Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Carol Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 7.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carol Stream.

Things to do in Carol Stream?
Carol Stream, Illinois sits within DuPage county featuring numerous attractions such Red Gate Bridge Nature Preserve or Cantigny Park combined with stores like Stratford Square Mall and local food spots like Dairy Queen

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield IN sits in Hendricks County just outside Indianapolis boasting historic sites such as a renovated 19th century courthouse plus ample shopping options at Metropolis Mall.

 Carol Stream, ILPlainfield, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,311329,725,481
 Median Income$95,342  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$313,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  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

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Over 8 years ago

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

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Over 19 years ago

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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