El Monte, CA vs Miami Gardens, FL
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
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Miami Gardens leads in cost of living index (112 vs 151). El Monte leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 103,794 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.4 |
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-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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