El Mirage, AZ 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 27). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 122). El Mirage leads in crime level (10.5 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 35,850 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+13.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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