North Plainfield, NJ vs Roselle, IL
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
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 35). Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $81,219). North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Plainfield, NJ | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1229) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 22,566 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,829 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+13.3 |
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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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