Poughkeepsie, NY 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.
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in crime level (12.8 vs 17.6). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 148). South El Monte leads in median household income ($67,724 vs $53,875).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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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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