Abilene, TX vs North Plainfield, NJ
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.6). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 32.1 min). North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 129,043 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+13.9 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D+
69.3 Score
North Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,829
Population
22,566
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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