El Monte, CA vs Klamath Falls, OR
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
Klamath Falls
71.2
#1008 nationally
Klamath Falls leads in average commute (14.3 min vs 29.3 min). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 40). Klamath Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Klamath Falls, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 71.2 (#1008) |
| Population | 103,794 | 21,888 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $310,786 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $46,695 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 14.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+41.9 |
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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C-
71.2 Score
Klamath Falls, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,786
Population
21,888
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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