El Monte, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $59,929). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 103,794 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.5 |
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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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