Murphy, TX vs South 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.
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in walk score (43 vs 13). Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 3.2). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $123,417).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 20,920 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+8.0 |
C-
72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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C-
72.3 Score
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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