Bedford, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 44). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.1 min). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 48,370 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+13.9 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
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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