El Monte, CA vs Portland, OR
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
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Portland leads in median household income ($78,423 vs $59,929). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 151). Portland leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 67.1 (#1464) |
| Population | 103,794 | 635,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $78,423 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+62.1 |
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+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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