Lancaster, 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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.2). North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 40,215 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+13.9 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
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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