Champlin, MN vs South 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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 12.8). South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $67,724).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 22,856 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+32.9 |
C
76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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D-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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