Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $67,724). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 61). South El Monte leads in cost of living index (148 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 238,643 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
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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