Elk Grove, CA vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 32). Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.5). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $78,208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 178,444 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+26.3 |
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
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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