Citrus Heights, CA 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.
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 43). Citrus Heights leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.6 min). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Citrus Heights, CA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1627) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 86,239 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $476,900 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $75,022 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+13.9 |
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65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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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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