Frederick, MD vs South 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

South Plainfield

72.3

#913 nationally

South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 11.1). South Plainfield leads in median household income ($123,417 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 134).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD South Plainfield, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.3 (#913)
Population 85,793 24,131
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $598,263
Median Household Income $89,981 $123,417
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.9 min
Walk Score 47 43
Crime Level 11.1 3.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+8.0
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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South Plainfield, NJ
C-
72.3 Score

South Plainfield, NJ

Small New Jersey city with local appeal

Median Home

$598,263

Population

24,131

Crime

Low

Walk Score

43

Northeast View South Plainfield, NJ →

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