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Plainfield, IL vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 2.2 years older than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Plainfield?
- Matthews housing costs are 33.2% more expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 8.4 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 Matthews?
Matthews NC can be found just south Charlotte known primarily for its notable downtown area boasting several art galleries and boutiques alongside restaurants offering a range international cuisine perfect for date night.

 Plainfield, ILMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$134,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Matthews    2 Reviews
Marc · Matthews, NC
See Charlotte
Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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denise · Ogden, UT
Moving Soon
Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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