Laurel, MD 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.

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

vs

North Plainfield

69.3

#1229 nationally

North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $81,219). North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD North Plainfield, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 69.3 (#1229)
Population 29,400 22,566
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $504,829
Median Household Income $92,035 $81,219
Average Commute 33.5 min 32.1 min
Walk Score 53 58
Crime Level 10.8 4.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+13.9
Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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North Plainfield, NJ
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

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