Montebello, CA vs 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.
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 156). Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 54). Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 13.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montebello, CA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1909) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 60,015 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $825,165 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 156 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.9 |
D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
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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