Cypress, CA 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.
Cypress
62.9
#1810 nationally
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
Cypress leads in median household income ($117,461 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in cost of living index (111 vs 177). El Centro leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cypress, CA | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1810) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 48,782 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,082,664 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $117,461 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+0.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Cypress, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,082,664
Population
48,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
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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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