Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 134). South Plainfield leads in median household income ($123,417 vs $114,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 26,360 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+8.0 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that South 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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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
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