Plainfield, NJ vs Westminster, CO
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
Westminster
67.3
#1447 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 35). Westminster leads in crime level (8.3 vs 11.3). Westminster leads in median household income ($90,651 vs $70,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 67.3 (#1447) |
| Population | 54,670 | 114,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $521,100 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $90,651 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+9.0 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Westminster, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$521,100
Population
114,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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