North Plainfield, NJ vs Pasadena, CA
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.
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 13.2). North Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $81,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Plainfield, NJ | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1229) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 22,566 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,829 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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