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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Plainfield, IL vs Somerset, NJ

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 2.9 years older than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Plainfield?
- Somerset housing costs are 30.3% more expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 3.5 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 Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

 Plainfield, ILSomerset, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,827329,725,481
 Median Income$134,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%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 Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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