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Plainfield, IN vs Charleston, IL

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Are people in Charleston older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Charleston is 11.3 years younger than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Charleston or Plainfield?
- Charleston housing costs are 61.2% less expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Charleston or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Charleston is 8.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Plainfield.

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield IN sits in Hendricks County just outside Indianapolis boasting historic sites such as a renovated 19th century courthouse plus ample shopping options at Metropolis Mall.

Things to do in Charleston?
Charleston, IL is an inviting town southeast of Mattoon full of amazing places to explore like 'Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site' presenting its distinctive landscape or Coles County Historical Museum & Research Center hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Festival Of The Little Hills brings people together with food and games every August.

 Plainfield, INCharleston, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,130329,725,481
 Median Income$68,541  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Plainfield    3 Reviews

I've lived in Plainfield 3 years now and have lived in the Indianapolis metro area since 1998. Here are the major pluses I found with this town. - Pedestrian and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved my family (husband and kids) back to IN several years ago to be closer to family. After 6 (7? - I've lost track) years, we are ready to move on. We chose  More

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Over 19 years ago

I moved to Plainfield several years ago, and am really impressed by the focus on families, recreation, and values. The town has built a recreation complex that includes  More

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