Elmwood Park, NJ vs Foster City, 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.
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 6.1). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 276).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 63.9 (#1730) |
| Population | 21,256 | 32,180 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,863,228 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $191,267 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 276 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Foster City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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