Flint, MI 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 34.5). North Plainfield leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $35,451). Flint leads in cost of living index (77 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 79,661 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+13.9 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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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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