Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $81,219). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 26,360 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+13.9 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that North Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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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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