North Plainfield, NJ vs Republic, MO
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.
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
Republic leads in cost of living index (90 vs 124). North Plainfield leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $63,102). Republic leads in average commute (26 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Plainfield, NJ | Republic, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1229) | 74.2 (#623) |
| Population | 22,566 | 20,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,829 | $271,460 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $63,102 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that North Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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