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Plainfield, IN vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 13.0 years younger than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Plainfield?
- DeKalb housing costs are 32.6% less expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 0.7 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 DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois sits within DeKalb County providing visitors great culture attractions from Egyptian Theater to Northern Illinois University Convocation Center as well as plenty of restaurants like Kishwaukee Tap.

 Plainfield, INDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$68,541  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%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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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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