Boulder, CO vs North 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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 32.1 min). North Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 165). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 103,166 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+13.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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D+
69.3 Score
North Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,829
Population
22,566
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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