South El Monte, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $67,724). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South El Monte, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1853) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 19,032 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $759,990 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $67,724 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.5 |
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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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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