El Monte, CA vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in crime level (3.1 vs 11.6). White Plains leads in median household income ($109,551 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in cost of living index (151 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 103,794 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
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-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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