Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $67,724). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 148). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 713,252 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 148 |
| 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-
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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