Beaverton, OR 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Beaverton leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 30.6 min). Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $70,712). Beaverton leads in crime level (10.0 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 96,945 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+13.9 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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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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