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New Braunfels, TX vs Plainfield, IN

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 3.0 years older than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or New Braunfels?
- Plainfield housing costs are 19.1% less expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or New Braunfels?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Braunfels.

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

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.

 New Braunfels, TXPlainfield, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,311329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  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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