El Monte, CA vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 151). El Monte leads in median household income ($59,929 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 103,794 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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