El Monte, CA vs Tacoma, WA
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
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 151). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 52). Tacoma leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 103,794 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.8 |
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
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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