College Park, MD vs El Centro, 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
El Centro leads in crime level (9.0 vs 13.4). College Park leads in median household income ($76,973 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in cost of living index (111 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 34,187 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+0.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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