Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $59,929). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 151). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 713,252 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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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
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