Elizabeth, NJ vs Worcester, MA
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.
Elizabeth
66.6
#1519 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Elizabeth leads in walk score (80 vs 62). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 126). Elizabeth leads in median household income ($59,939 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elizabeth, NJ | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1519) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 135,829 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,370 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $59,939 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 80 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+10.0 |
D
66.6 Score
Elizabeth, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$548,370
Population
135,829
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
80
Northeast
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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