Laguna Beach, 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.
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $81,219). North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 43). Laguna Beach leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Beach, CA | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1701) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 22,332 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,056,376 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $141,875 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+13.9 |
D
64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
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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