Elizabeth, NJ vs Glendale, CA
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.
Elizabeth
66.6
#1519 nationally
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Elizabeth leads in cost of living index (126 vs 193). Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 11.2). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $59,939).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elizabeth, NJ | Glendale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1519) | 62.9 (#1813) |
| Population | 135,829 | 187,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,370 | $1,197,708 |
| Median Household Income | $59,939 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 80 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 193 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+32.9 |
D
66.6 Score
Elizabeth, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$548,370
Population
135,829
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
80
Northeast
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D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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