El Monte, CA vs Royal Palm Beach, 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
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in crime level (4.4 vs 11.6). Royal Palm Beach leads in median household income ($90,143 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 103,794 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 121 |
| 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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D+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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