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Plainfield, IN vs Shelby, NC

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Are people in Shelby older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Shelby is 7.7 years older than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Plainfield?
- Shelby housing costs are 48.7% less expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 1.4 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 Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Plainfield, INShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$68,541  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%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 Shelby    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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