Plainfield, NJ vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 122). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 54,670 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+9.8 |
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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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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