Lemon Grove, CA vs Plainfield, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 144). Lemon Grove leads in median household income ($77,833 vs $70,712). Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 12.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 27,569 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+13.9 |
D-
61.9 Score
Lemon Grove, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$761,919
Population
27,569
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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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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