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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
St. Charles, IL vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in St. Charles?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 4.9 years younger than in St. Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or St. Charles?
- Plainfield housing costs are 12.9% less expensive than St. Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or St. Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of St. Charles.

Things to do in St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield, Illinois is located in Will County and has become known for its diverse city life with unique shopping options along Downtown Plainfield strip.

 St. Charles, ILPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$106,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews
Barbara · St. Charles, IL
good
Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Chris · St. Charles, IL
Cost of Living in Saint Charles
Over 15 years ago

Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Kay · St. Charles, IL
Living in St. Charles
Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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Reviews for Plainfield    13 Reviews
Peter · Plainfield, IL
Housing
Over 11 years ago

Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00  More

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Bp · Plainfield, IL
Grand Park Subdivision
Over 12 years ago

We transferred from the East Coast to Chicagoland and did not know where to live....We have kids and did NOT want the excess (read Drug Problems) in Naperville....Our  More

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Eric · Plainfield, IL
Plainfleld, IL
Over 12 years ago

Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime.   More

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