Plainfield, NJ vs Republic, MO
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
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
Republic leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.3). Republic leads in cost of living index (90 vs 122). Republic leads in average commute (26 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Republic, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 74.2 (#623) |
| Population | 54,670 | 20,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $271,460 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $63,102 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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