Head-to-Head · City Comparison
El Monte, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
El Monte
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$59,929
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
108,682
Victorville
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
El Monte, CA
Pros
58% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.3 pts lower (7.0%)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 98°F
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 58°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $597,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,605/mo
Median income trails Victorville by $5,817/yr
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $297k less ($300,600 vs $597,200)
Rent averages $144/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,605)
Households earn $5,817 more per year on average
8% cheaper overall cost of living than El Monte
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 7.0%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
El Monte
Violent Crime
58% lower
423.2 vs 1015.6 per 100k
El Monte
Unemployment
3.3 pp lower
7.0% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Income
$5,817
$65,746 vs $59,929/yr
Victorville
Median Home Value
$297k less
$300,600 vs $597,200
Victorville
Summer Heat
12.0°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 85.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $597,200⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,605⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $65,746 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 4.9% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 106⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 98 ✓ Safer | 101⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (66) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 63.9% | 77.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mountain View Elementary | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.6°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 85.5°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.7" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 108,682 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.6% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.6% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
El Monte's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. El Monte wins 11 and Victorville wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from El Monte to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($597,200 vs $300,600 median home), income ($59,929 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
El Monte, CA and Victorville, CA are about 50 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.