Covina, 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.
Covina
63.7
#1744 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 158). Covina leads in median household income ($89,650 vs $70,712). Covina leads in crime level (9.7 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covina, CA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1744) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 48,728 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $804,931 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $89,650 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.9 |
D
63.7 Score
Covina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$804,931
Population
48,728
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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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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