Baltimore, MD vs Plainfield, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Baltimore
75.5
#444 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 44.0). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 565,239 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+13.9 |
C
75.5 Score
Baltimore, MD
Major Maryland city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$189,754
Population
565,239
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
64
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D
64.6 Score
Plainfield, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$521,339
Population
54,670
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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