Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.3 min). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 156). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $72,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Montebello, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 61.4 (#1909) |
| Population | 713,252 | 60,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $825,165 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $72,317 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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