Pine Bluff, AR vs South El Monte, 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.
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in crime level (12.8 vs 43.3). South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 26). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pine Bluff, AR | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#259) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 39,123 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $73,267 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $39,411 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 43.3 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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D-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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