Benicia, 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.1). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 34). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $84,578).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 26,429 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Benicia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
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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