Apache Junction, AZ vs South El Monte, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 148). South El Monte leads in median household income ($67,724 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 41,153 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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