El Monte, CA vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 151). San Antonio leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 103,794 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
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
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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