Bossier City, LA 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.
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 25.0). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 31). Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($84,578 vs $54,100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bossier City, LA | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#944) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 62,738 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,618 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $54,100 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.3 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Bossier City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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