Hammond, IN vs Montebello, CA
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.
Hammond
76.8
#311 nationally
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Hammond leads in cost of living index (87 vs 156). Montebello leads in crime level (13.6 vs 20.3). Montebello leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $52,368).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, IN | Montebello, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#311) | 61.4 (#1909) |
| Population | 76,193 | 60,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,835 | $825,165 |
| Median Household Income | $52,368 | $72,317 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 20.3 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+32.9 |
C
76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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