El Monte, CA vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 151). Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 11.6). Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 103,794 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+14.4 |
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-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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