El Monte, CA vs Frederick, MD
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 Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Frederick, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 67 (#1470) |
| Population | 103,794 | 85,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $465,790 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $89,981 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.8 |
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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D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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