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Plainfield, IL vs Fond du Lac, WI

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Are people in Fond du Lac older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Fond du Lac is 0.1 years younger than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fond du Lac or Plainfield?
- Fond du Lac housing costs are 46.9% less expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fond du Lac or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Fond du Lac is 18.5 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 Fond du Lac?
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is situated in Fond Du Lac County featuring numerous parks combining with employment opportunities at Holiday Inn Express Fond Du Lac.

 Plainfield, ILFond du Lac, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,412329,725,481
 Median Income$134,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.52  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

i was canoeing and i think my child fell into the lake but im not really sure, big splash, coulda been a rock. shops are very  More

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if you are poor white trash or from the inner city with a family member incarcerated, then fond du lac is for you. There is no culture here but drinking yourself stupid  More

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Fond du Lac County is an excellent place to live and raise a family especially if you are looking for a smaller unsophisicated city and great county to live in. If  More

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