Collinsville, IL 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.
Collinsville
85.8
#1 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Collinsville leads in crime level (5.3 vs 12.8). Collinsville leads in cost of living index (92 vs 148). Collinsville leads in walk score (79 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Collinsville, IL | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 85.8 (#1) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 23,779 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,331 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $63,155 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+32.9 |
B
85.8 Score
Collinsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,331
Population
23,779
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
79
Midwest
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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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