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Plainfield, IL vs Groton, CT

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Are people in Groton older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Groton is 3.1 years younger than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Groton or Plainfield?
- Groton housing costs are 5.9% more expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Groton or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Groton is 17.7 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 Groton?
Groton, Connecticut sits within New London county featuring numerous attractions such as the U.S. Naval Submarine Base or Bluff Point State Park combined with stores like The Pavilions at Baltic Place shopping center and multiple dining spots including Golden Caesar Chinese Restuarant

 Plainfield, ILGroton, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,686329,725,481
 Median Income$134,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%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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