Cincinnati, OH 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Cincinnati leads in cost of living index (88 vs 148). South El Monte leads in median household income ($67,724 vs $46,094). South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 311,097 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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