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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Plainfield, IN vs Madison, IN

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Madison is 5.8 years older than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Plainfield?
- Madison housing costs are 35.6% less expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 3.7 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 Madison?
Madison, IN is an inviting town east of Louisville offering numerous delightful attractions such as Clifty Falls State Park displaying its distinctive environment or Lanier Mansion perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Madison Ribberfest with music and art each August.

 Plainfield, INMadison, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,227329,725,481
 Median Income$68,541  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.73  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Plainfield    3 Reviews
Roy · Plainfield, IN
Plainfield pedestrian and bike friendly
Over 6 years ago

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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A.L.L. · Plainfield, IN
It's okay.
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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Doug · Plainfield, IN
Great place for family
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 Madison    5 Reviews
Don · Madison, IN
Madison is a great Place To Live
Over 15 years ago

We have one of the best schools in Indiana (Shaw) and a great downtown area, with something going on all the time. Come join the  More

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Betty · Lexington, IN
Great shop in downtown Madison, excellent prices
Over 16 years ago

We visited downtown Madison over the weekend and had a great, great time! One of the court house which had burned down was sad, but ran into a few great stores. One  More

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Dart · Madison, IN
Madison, In
Over 17 years ago

Nothing much to do. Low crime  More

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