Plainfield, NJ vs Tavares, FL
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
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $54,271). Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 54,670 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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