Austin, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 42). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32.1 min). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $81,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 967,862 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+13.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
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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