Elmwood Park, NJ vs San Francisco, 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
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
San Francisco leads in median household income ($136,689 vs $84,578). San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 56). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 62.9 (#1817) |
| Population | 21,256 | 808,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,416,278 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $136,689 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that San Francisco 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-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Pacific
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