Plainfield, NJ vs Whittier, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 165). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $70,712). Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 13.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 54,670 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 165 |
| 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-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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