El Monte, CA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 9). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $59,929). Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 11.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 103,794 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+23.4 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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