Lincoln, CA 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.
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.2). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 58). North Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 54,538 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+13.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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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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