Plainfield, NJ vs Pontiac, MI
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
64.6
#1687 nationally
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 27.0). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in cost of living index (84 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Pontiac, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 75 (#522) |
| Population | 54,670 | 61,689 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $140,484 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $40,307 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 27.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+10.6 |
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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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75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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