Elmwood Park, NJ vs Madison Heights, MI
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
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Madison Heights leads in cost of living index (93 vs 136). Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($84,578 vs $63,224). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 79.9 (#100) |
| Population | 21,256 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+10.6 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Madison Heights 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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C+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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