Elmwood Park, NJ vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 7.6). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 165). Elmwood Park leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 21,256 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Garden Grove 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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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