El Mirage, AZ 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 27). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 151). El Mirage leads in median household income ($72,134 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 35,850 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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