Cerritos, 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.
Cerritos
62.5
#1846 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.6). Cerritos leads in median household income ($124,460 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 186).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cerritos, CA | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1846) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 46,797 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,095,591 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $124,460 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 186 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Cerritos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.5 Score
Cerritos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,095,591
Population
46,797
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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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