Barberton, OH 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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Barberton leads in cost of living index (83 vs 122). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $49,289). Barberton leads in crime level (8.3 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 24,563 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+13.9 |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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