El Monte, CA vs Northglenn, CO
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
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 47). Northglenn leads in median household income ($77,797 vs $59,929). Northglenn leads in cost of living index (125 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 103,794 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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