Elk Grove, CA vs Roselle, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 148). Roselle leads in average commute (32.2 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 178,444 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Elk Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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