Garland, TX 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.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 40). Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 243,470 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+13.9 |
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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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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