Plainfield, NJ vs Torrance, CA
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
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 195). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $70,712). Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 54,670 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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