Ruston, LA 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.
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 25). South El Monte leads in median household income ($67,724 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ruston, LA | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#911) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 22,233 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,937 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $32,877 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 13.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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