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Plainfield, IN vs Westfield, IN

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Are people in Westfield older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Westfield is 1.6 years younger than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Westfield or Plainfield?
- Westfield housing costs are 39.3% more expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Westfield or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Westfield is 2.1 minutes longer 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 Westfield?
Westfield, Indiana lies within Hamilton County giving its citizens access to culture venues like Monon Trail plus local stores like Grand Park.

 Plainfield, INWestfield, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,695329,725,481
 Median Income$68,541  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%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 Westfield    7 Reviews

The growth in Westfield in the past 15 years has been amazing. Beautiful, well-planned neighborhoods, a great variety of housing, many new amenities for residents...  More

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Over 11 years ago

Westfield, in Hamilton county has the normal amount of dog owners per capita. Dogs are not welcome everywhere but tolerance is getting better. The big downside is a  More

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Over 13 years ago

The Indy metro has a lot going for it, but the climate -- hot, humid summers; icy, sleety winters-- is a big negative, especially if you have allergy or sinus issues.  More

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