| | Plainfield, IL | Naperville, IL | United States |
| Overall | 95.2 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.1 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Health | 96.0 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 98.8 | 148.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $331,800 | $493,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 102.6 | 126.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.9 | 140.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Plainfield 
13 Reviews
Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00 More
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
Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime. More
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Reviews for Naperville 
26 Reviews
Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and More
Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no More
Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt More
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