El Monte, CA vs Staunton, VA
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
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 11.6). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Staunton leads in cost of living index (101 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 103,794 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.4 |
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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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75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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