El Monte, CA vs St. Paul, MN
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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 151). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 103,794 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that El Monte has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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