El Monte, CA vs New Haven, CT
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
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
New Haven leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 29.3 min). New Haven leads in cost of living index (113 vs 151). El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 14.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 71.4 (#985) |
| Population | 103,794 | 135,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $338,157 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $54,305 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
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-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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