Berkeley, CA 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $67,724). South El Monte leads in cost of living index (148 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 118,962 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
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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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