El Centro, CA vs Post Falls, ID
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
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 23). Post Falls leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.0). Post Falls leads in median household income ($71,042 vs $54,922).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Centro, CA | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1141) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 43,772 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,150 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $54,922 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+51.8 |
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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D+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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