Azusa, CA vs 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.
Azusa
64.6
#1682 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Azusa leads in crime level (7.4 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 145). Azusa leads in median household income ($81,516 vs $70,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Azusa, CA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1682) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 48,272 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,940 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $81,516 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.9 |
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64.6 Score
Azusa, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,940
Population
48,272
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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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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