Apple Valley, CA vs Montebello, 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.

Apple Valley

59.5

#1950 nationally

vs

Montebello

61.4

#1909 nationally

Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 13). Apple Valley leads in cost of living index (123 vs 156). Montebello leads in average commute (32.3 min vs 39.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apple Valley, CA Montebello, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.5 (#1950) 61.4 (#1909)
Population 75,036 60,015
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $435,609 $825,165
Median Household Income $62,898 $72,317
Average Commute 39.7 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 13 66
Crime Level 14.1 13.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 123 156
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+32.9