Elmwood Park, NJ vs San Mateo, 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 Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $84,578). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 21,256 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo 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 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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