Bradenton, FL 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 151). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 29.3 min). El Monte leads in median household income ($59,929 vs $55,795).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 57,076 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that El Monte has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
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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