Ontario, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 143). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 182,457 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+13.9 |
D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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