Cartersville, GA 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.
Cartersville
71.3
#990 nationally
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 25). Cartersville leads in crime level (7.2 vs 11.6). Cartersville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cartersville, GA | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#990) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 24,937 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,640 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $75,407 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.0 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.3 Score
Cartersville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,640
Population
24,937
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
View Cartersville, GA →
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
View El Monte, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Cartersville for: