Maywood, CA 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.
Maywood
62.2
#1867 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Maywood leads in walk score (80 vs 54). Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 15.8). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $57,615).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maywood, CA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1867) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 23,824 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,269 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $57,615 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 80 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 15.8 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.9 |
D-
62.2 Score
Maywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,269
Population
23,824
Crime
High
Walk Score
80
Pacific
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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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