Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $61,958). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 153,859 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+13.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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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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