Birmingham, AL vs El Monte, 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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 151). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 36). El Monte leads in median household income ($59,929 vs $38,838).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 196,644 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 62 |
| Crime Level | High | 11.6 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+32.9 |
C
75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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