Elmwood Park, NJ vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 11.2). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 21,256 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Union City 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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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