El Monte, CA vs Oregon City, 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
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 11.6). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 103,794 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.7 |
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
66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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