El Centro, CA vs Monrovia, 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.
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in cost of living index (111 vs 176). El Centro leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Centro, CA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1141) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 43,772 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,150 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $54,922 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+32.9 |
C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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D
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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