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Plainfield, IL vs St. Charles, IL

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Are people in St. Charles older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in St. Charles is 4.9 years older than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Charles or Plainfield?
- St. Charles housing costs are 14.8% more expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Charles or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of St. Charles is 5.4 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 St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

 Plainfield, ILSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,908329,725,481
 Median Income$134,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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