Pico Rivera, CA vs Santa Monica, 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.
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in cost of living index (148 vs 273). Pico Rivera leads in crime level (12.8 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 59).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pico Rivera, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1852) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 59,189 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,964 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $82,539 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 12.8 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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