El Monte, CA vs Holyoke, MA
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.
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 28.5). Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 29.3 min). Holyoke leads in cost of living index (111 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Holyoke, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 67 (#1471) |
| Population | 103,794 | 37,628 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $337,457 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $49,007 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 28.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.9 |
D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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