Santa Monica, CA vs West Covina, 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.

Santa Monica

59.6

#1949 nationally

vs

West Covina

62.4

#1862 nationally

West Covina leads in crime level (6.6 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 47). West Covina leads in cost of living index (165 vs 273).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Santa Monica, CA West Covina, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.6 (#1949) 62.4 (#1862)
Population 89,922 105,617
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,685,560 $849,988
Median Household Income $106,797 $96,219
Average Commute 25.3 min 33 min
Walk Score 83 47
Crime Level 21.3 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 273 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+32.9