Johnston, IA 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 21). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 24,640 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+13.9 |
C
76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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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