Lebanon, TN 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.
Lebanon
65.9
#1599 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 23). Lebanon leads in crime level (9.4 vs 12.8). Lebanon leads in cost of living index (109 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lebanon, TN | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1599) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 48,112 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,952 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $63,698 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+32.9 |
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65.9 Score
Lebanon, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$449,952
Population
48,112
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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