Great Falls, MT 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.
Great Falls
69.8
#1168 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Great Falls leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 30.6 min). Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 15.7). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Great Falls, MT | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1168) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 60,422 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,793 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $58,272 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.4 | D+13.9 |
D+
69.8 Score
Great Falls, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,793
Population
60,422
Crime
High
Walk Score
44
West
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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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