Cranston, RI 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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.1). Cranston leads in cost of living index (114 vs 136). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 82,635 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Cranston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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