El Monte, CA vs Palm Springs, 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
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 42). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 151). Palm Springs leads in crime level (8.6 vs 11.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 103,794 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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