Elmwood Park, NJ vs Milpitas, 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
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 217). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 21,256 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Milpitas 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
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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