Fairfax, VA 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.2). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $81,219). North Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 25,144 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+13.9 |
C-
70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
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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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