Hamilton, OH 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.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 122). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $52,995). Hamilton leads in crime level (8.6 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 62,997 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+13.9 |
C-
71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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