El Monte, CA vs Royse City, TX
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
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.6). Royse City leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $59,929). Royse City leads in cost of living index (108 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 103,794 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City is missing data for 1 metric that El Monte has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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