Berkeley, 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 17.5). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 118,962 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Berkeley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
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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