Dana Point, CA 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 207). Dana Point leads in median household income ($119,632 vs $81,219). North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 32,567 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+13.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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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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