Plainfield, IL vs Rutherford, 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.
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 146). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $128,576).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, IL | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#535) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 47,448 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,279 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $143,064 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+3.4 |
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74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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