Montebello, CA vs South Gate, 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.
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in cost of living index (144 vs 156). Montebello leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $67,188). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 66).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montebello, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1909) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 60,015 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $825,165 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 156 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
View Montebello, CA →
D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
View South Gate, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Montebello for: