East Providence, 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.
East Providence
73.4
#733 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
East Providence leads in crime level (2.0 vs 6.1). East Providence leads in cost of living index (108 vs 136). Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($84,578 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Providence, RI | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#733) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 46,900 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $453,562 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 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 East Providence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.4 Score
East Providence, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$453,562
Population
46,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
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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