El Monte, CA vs New Brunswick, NJ
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
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 19.1). New Brunswick leads in cost of living index (124 vs 151). New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 103,794 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
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
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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