Kent, WA vs South El Monte, CA
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.
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 40). Kent leads in median household income ($86,966 vs $67,724). Kent leads in cost of living index (134 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, WA | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1850) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 133,378 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,138 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $86,966 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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D-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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