Elmwood Park, NJ vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 21,256 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 285 |
| 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 Mountain View 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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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