El Monte, CA vs North Charleston, SC
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
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 26). El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 22.2). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 103,794 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+16.3 |
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
66.8 Score
North Charleston, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$312,277
Population
121,469
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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