Aliso Viejo, CA vs Elmwood Park, 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.
Aliso Viejo
67.6
#1398 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Aliso Viejo leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.1). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 35). Aliso Viejo leads in median household income ($131,708 vs $84,578).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 50,263 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Aliso Viejo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.6 Score
Aliso Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,005,543
Population
50,263
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D-
62 Score
Elmwood Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$628,943
Population
21,256
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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