Elmwood Park, NJ vs Laguna Hills, 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
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 189). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Laguna Hills, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 62.6 (#1840) |
| Population | 21,256 | 30,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,236,917 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $122,902 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 189 |
| 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 Laguna Hills 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-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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