Citrus Heights, CA vs Montebello, 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.

Citrus Heights

65.5

#1627 nationally

vs

Montebello

61.4

#1909 nationally

Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 43). Citrus Heights leads in cost of living index (132 vs 156). Citrus Heights leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 32.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Citrus Heights, CA Montebello, CA
WhereAtHome Score 65.5 (#1627) 61.4 (#1909)
Population 86,239 60,015
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $476,900 $825,165
Median Household Income $75,022 $72,317
Average Commute 27.6 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 43 66
Crime Level 12.0 13.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 156
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 D+32.9