Northampton, MA vs Plainfield, IN
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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Plainfield
71.5
#979 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 22). Plainfield leads in crime level (6.7 vs 12.2). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (99 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Plainfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 71.5 (#979) |
| Population | 29,370 | 37,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $338,217 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $77,249 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | R+21.5 |
D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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C-
71.5 Score
Plainfield, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,217
Population
37,047
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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