Plainfield, NJ vs Turlock, 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.
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Turlock leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 30.6 min). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 46). Plainfield leads in crime level (11.3 vs 13.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, NJ | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1687) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 54,670 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,339 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $70,712 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+11.0 |
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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D
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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