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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Sun Prairie, WI vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Sun Prairie?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 0.3 years younger than in Sun Prairie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Sun Prairie?
- Plainfield housing costs are 7.7% less expensive than Sun Prairie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Sun Prairie?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 16.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sun Prairie.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

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.

 Sun Prairie, WIPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$83,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.55  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews
Rebecca · Sun Prairie, WI
We love it
Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Janice · Sun Prairie, WI
Climate review for Sun Prairie, WI
Over 13 years ago

Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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nelly · Sun Prairie, WI
Sun Prairie
Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  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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