Little Elm, TX vs Monterey, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.5). Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 24). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 37.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 58,496 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+29.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D-
62.7 Score
Monterey, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,179,065
Population
29,116
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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