El Monte, CA vs Newton, MA
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
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.6). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in cost of living index (151 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 103,794 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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