Bridgeport, CT 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.
Bridgeport
68.4
#1316 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Bridgeport leads in cost of living index (109 vs 148). South El Monte leads in median household income ($67,724 vs $54,440). Bridgeport leads in crime level (10.8 vs 12.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 148,028 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
D+
68.4 Score
Bridgeport, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$364,428
Population
148,028
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Northeast
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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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