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Plainfield, IL vs Dover, NJ

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Are people in Dover older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Dover is 1.9 years older than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dover or Plainfield?
- Dover housing costs are 20.9% more expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dover or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Dover is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Plainfield.

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.

Things to do in Dover?
Dover, New Jersey is situated in Morris County featuring numerous attractions such as East Dover Reservoir or Picatinny Arsenal combined with stores like Rockaway Townsquare Mall and multiple dining spots including Outback Steakhouse

 Plainfield, ILDover, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,418329,725,481
 Median Income$134,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.52  Unlock26.38
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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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Reviews for Dover    2 Reviews
Scott · Dover, NJ
Worst Drivers in America
Over 15 years ago

I thought I'd seen it all. From Indiana cornfields, to the PCH, Boston's rush hour, the North side of Chicago during a Cubs game, to Manhattan just before the last train  More

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Scott · Dover, NJ
Worst Drivers in America
Over 15 years ago

I thought I'd seen it all. From Indiana cornfields, to the PCH, Boston's rush hour, the North side of Chicago during a Cubs game, to Manhattan just before the last train  More

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