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Duluth, MN vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Duluth?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 3.4 years older than in Duluth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Duluth?
- Plainfield housing costs are 36.4% more expensive than Duluth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Duluth?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 19.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Duluth.

Things to do in Duluth?
Duluth, Minnesota is a large port city straddling two states (Minnesota & Wisconsin) with many lakeside parks perfect for romantic sunsets or scenic hikes around Jay Cooke State Park.

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.

 Duluth, MNPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$58,014  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$243,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.99  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Duluth    18 Reviews

My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  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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