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Ripon, CA vs Plainfield, IN

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Ripon?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 1.9 years younger than in Ripon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Ripon?
- Plainfield housing costs are 51.4% less expensive than Ripon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Ripon?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 6.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ripon.

Things to do in Ripon?
Ripon is a small town located in San Joaquin County with an estimated population of 15,433 according to the 2019 census. The town has plenty of amenities such as schools, parks and libraries that can be used for leisure or educational purposes plus many local businesses providing residents with jobs.

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.

 Ripon, CAPlainfield, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,311329,725,481
 Median Income$102,633  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$629,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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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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