Norman, OK 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.
Norman
74.5
#584 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 31). Norman leads in crime level (7.1 vs 11.3). Norman leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norman, OK | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#584) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 130,046 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,617 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $62,849 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | D+13.9 |
C
74.5 Score
Norman, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$265,617
Population
130,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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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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