Plainfield, NJ vs Rocky Mount, NC
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.
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 22). Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 21.0). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 54,670 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+22.7 |
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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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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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