Comparing East San Gabriel Valley, California and Memphis, Tennessee offers an interesting cross-sectional view of life in the Western and Southern parts of the United States. Both have unique cultural, economic, and environmental aspects. While East San Gabriel Valley astonishes with a strong economy, diversity, and beautiful weather, Memphis offers southern charm, a rich cultural and music scene, and a slightly more affordable cost of living. However, each city has its distinct advantages based on priorities, needs, and individual lifestyle preferences.
Data indicates that the crime rate in Memphis is higher than the national average and significantly higher than East San Gabriel Valley. Memphis struggles with a high crime rate, which could be a concern for both residents and tourists. In contrast, East San Gabriel Valley boasts a lower crime rate, promoting a safer environment to live and visit. However, both places have efficient law enforcement agencies working towards the improvement of public safety.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in East San Gabriel Valley is substantially higher than Memphis. Everything from housing to groceries tends to be more expensive in East San Gabriel Valley, aligned with the general California economic climate. In Memphis, living costs including housing, are comparatively lower, making it a more affordable option for both inhabitants and visitors.
Income Tax
California has a progressive income tax system, which might see higher earners pay substantial income tax. Conversely, Tennessee does not levy a state income tax, which can be a significant savings for residents.
Property Tax
Property taxes in East San Gabriel Valley can be high due to the area's expensive real estate market. Memphis property taxes are comparatively lower, reflecting its more affordable housing market.
Sales Tax
Sales tax is higher in California, where East San Gabriel Valley is located, with the total sales tax rate often over 9%. In contrast, Memphis has a total sales tax rate of 9.25%, but Tennessee generally has lower overall taxes.
Income
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Estimated median household income
$95,242
$44,317
Estimated per capita income
$34,474
$28,571
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
150.2
85.5
If you make $50,000 in Memphis, you will have to make $87,836 in East San Gabriel Valley to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
East San Gabriel Valley boasts impressive geographical features from mountains and forests to scenic ocean coastlines. Memphis, located along the Mississippi River, offers eye-catching river views, parks, and convenient access to numerous recreational activities.
Geographical information
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Land area
212.6 sq. miles
279.3 sq. miles
Population density
4,478.5 people per sq. mile
2,248.8 people per sq. mile
Relative area comparison
East San Gabriel Valley, CA Memphis, TN
Education
Both regions offer quality education. The East San Gabriel Valley holds an edge with renowned California school systems and high-ranking universities like the Claremont Colleges nearby. Similarly, Memphis, Tennessee, is home to esteemed educational institutions, including the University of Memphis and Rhodes College.
The economy in East San Gabriel Valley, akin to much of California, is robust, driven by industries like technology, entertainment, and healthcare. On the other hand, Memphis has a diverse economy with strong sectors in transportation, trade, manufacturing, and healthcare, but generally experiences higher unemployment rates and lower median incomes compared to East San Gabriel Valley.
Biggest Employers
Some of the biggest employers in East San Gabriel Valley include educational institutions like University of La Verne & the hospitals such as Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Campus. In Memphis, FedEx Corporation, the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are some of the major employers.
In East San Gabriel Valley (Los Angeles County), 69.7% voted for Democrats and 27.8% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Memphis (Shelby County), 62.9% voted for Democrats and 36.7% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
2020
71.0%
64.8%
26.9%
34.2%
2.1%
1.1%
2016
72.0%
62.3%
22.5%
34.7%
5.5%
3.1%
2012
69.7%
62.9%
27.8%
36.7%
2.4%
0.4%
2008
69.2%
63.8%
28.8%
36.2%
1.9%
0.0%
2004
63.3%
57.7%
35.7%
42.0%
1.0%
0.3%
2000
63.6%
56.8%
32.4%
42.3%
4.0%
0.9%
1996
59.3%
78.9%
31.0%
19.6%
9.7%
1.5%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
CATHOLIC CHURCH
36.1%
6.5%
4.7%
2.7%
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0%
14.8%
9.0%
15.1%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
0.7%
0.5%
1.0%
0.8%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
0.5%
0.3%
3.1%
0.6%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.5%
0.4%
2.4%
0.9%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
0.4%
0.8%
1.4%
1.8%
LUTHERAN CHURCH
0.2%
0.4%
1.6%
1.0%
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.0%
0.4%
0.6%
0.6%
Weather
In terms of weather, East San Gabriel Valley offers a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, ideal for outdoor activities. On the other hand, Memphis experiences a humid subtropical climate, featuring hot, humid summers and mild to chilly winters. Although both have their weather-related advantages, personal preference will significantly determine the desirability.
Weather and climate
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Temperature - Average
62.7°F
61.9°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
64.7%
74%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
19.6%
33%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
70.7%
85%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
51%
52%
Precipitation - Yearly average
19.1 in
54.3 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
0 in
8.6 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
28.3%
19.7%
Sunshine amount - Average
78.4%
68.7%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
22%
24%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
85%
74%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
63%
50%
Wind speed - Average
3.7 mph
8.8 mph
Average climate in East San Gabriel Valley, California
Average climate in Memphis, Tennessee
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM10
PM25
SO2
Year
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
2018
143
81
0.36
0.24
14.1
10.4
29.2
27.1
0.007
N/A
29.6
19.0
13.4
8.1
0.3
0.4
2017
150
74
0.35
0.24
14.8
10.2
30.5
28.1
0.007
N/A
32.7
17.5
12.6
7.9
0.3
0.3
2016
141
76
0.31
0.24
15.5
10.2
29.3
28.8
0.007
N/A
30.3
19.6
12.0
8.5
0.3
0.9
2015
145
77
0.30
0.26
15.2
11.1
30.4
26.9
0.007
N/A
30.0
N/A
14.6
9.2
0.2
1.0
2014
142
75
0.32
0.27
16.8
10.1
29.7
26.5
0.008
N/A
33.6
N/A
11.7
9.9
0.3
1.3
2013
147
74
0.33
0.31
17.0
8.3
27.7
26.6
0.007
N/A
31.5
N/A
11.5
10.2
0.4
1.0
2012
149
94
0.39
0.32
18.3
9.3
27.5
29.7
0.005
N/A
30.9
N/A
15.6
10.7
0.6
0.6
2011
149
93
0.40
0.34
18.6
10.0
26.7
29.0
0.008
N/A
30.3
N/A
17.3
11.1
0.5
0.5
2010
139
95
0.44
0.43
19.3
10.3
26.8
27.9
N/A
N/A
26.6
N/A
14.8
12.9
0.4
N/A
2009
156
86
0.40
0.35
21.0
8.7
28.0
24.9
0.010
N/A
26.0
N/A
16.5
11.8
0.6
N/A
2008
156
94
0.48
0.36
22.7
10.3
27.7
26.3
0.012
N/A
27.0
N/A
15.1
13.2
1.0
N/A
2007
135
106
0.52
0.47
25.3
11.2
24.8
26.7
0.014
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
14.8
1.3
5.6
2006
128
108
0.55
0.43
25.1
13.0
24.0
26.8
0.009
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
14.7
1.9
6.3
2005
127
110
0.59
0.46
25.7
10.1
22.8
26.9
0.014
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.9
1.9
4.9
2004
132
98
0.68
0.51
25.4
N/A
24.6
24.9
0.016
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
14.5
1.7
5.9
2003
137
110
0.80
0.57
29.9
20.1
24.7
25.3
0.021
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.0
1.4
5.8
2002
134
110
0.83
0.58
31.4
20.4
23.1
25.1
0.021
N/A
N/A
15.6
N/A
N/A
2.0
4.5
2001
141
111
1.00
0.66
31.8
24.7
21.4
26.0
0.029
N/A
N/A
22.7
N/A
N/A
2.1
6.1
2000
150
103
1.05
0.63
34.7
25.2
20.7
26.2
0.027
N/A
N/A
24.9
N/A
N/A
2.0
6.4
Natural disasters
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
18.5%
198.6%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
7,292.4%
474%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
57%
18%
Transportation
Both areas offer public transportation options. East San Gabriel Valley, being part of Los Angeles Metropolitan, enjoys a network of buses, light rails, and subway lines. Memphis, on the other hand, provides extensive bus service and a trolley system within the city, and it's close to the nation's fourth largest inland port.
Transport
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Amtrak stations
0
1
Amtrak stations nearby
3
1
FAA registered aircraft
0
1
FAA registered aircraft manufacturers and dealers
0
52
Means of transportation to work
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Bicycle
0.6%
0%
Bus
2.9%
0.4%
Carpooled
17.1%
7.5%
Car alone
73.3%
88.8%
Motorcycle
0.2%
0.1%
Railroad
0.6%
0%
Walked
2.2%
1.2%
Average travel time to work
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Average
32.3 min
27 min
Real Estate
The real estate market in East San Gabriel Valley is higher-priced due to its location within the Greater Los Angeles Area, featuring both older historic homes and new construction. Conversely, Memphis has a more affordable housing market with a range of options, from downtown apartments to suburban homes.
Neighborhoods
East San Gabriel Valley boasts diverse neighborhoods featuring a mix of suburban and urban living styles. Memphis neighborhoods range from vibrant downtown areas to quiet suburbans featuring charming historical homes and newer constructions.
Houses and residents
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
Houses
270,240
288,491
Average household size (people)
3.5
2.5
Houses occupied
263,338 (97.4%)
256,968 (89.1%)
Houses occupied by owners
180,683 (68.6%)
119,622 (46.6%)
Houses occupied by renters
82,655 (31.4%)
137,346 (53.4%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,935
$760.83
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$1,138,428
$201,932
Estimated median house or condo value
$643,048
$142,800
Median number of rooms in apartments
3.7
4.8
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
5.9
6.6
Renting percentage
32.3%
48.1%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
1,270.8
1,032.8
Household income disparities
40.3%
48.2%
Housing units without a mortgage
26,635 (16.4%)
1,461 (2%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
515 (0.3%)
3,970 (5.4%)
Housing units with a mortgage
136,243 (83.6%)
71,386 (98%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
11,429 (7%)
322 (0.4%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
21,150 (13%)
5,907 (8.1%)
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
1%
5.7%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
25,753
16,111
State government workers
13,845
7,650
Unpaid family workers
1,494
668
Industries and Occupations
In East San Gabriel Valley, the dominant industries are healthcare, education, and professional services while in Memphis, the major industries include trade and transportation, education, and health services. Thus, job seekers in different fields might find more opportunities in one area over the other.
Both regions have access to good healthcare services. Memphis houses large healthcare providers like Baptist Memorial Health Care and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Similarly, East San Gabriel Valley has access to world-class hospitals and clinics in the larger Los Angeles area.
Health (county statistics)
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
Infrastructure in both areas is well developed. East San Gabriel Valley benefits from the broader Los Angeles County infrastructure, with excellent utilities, facilities, and public services, including parks, libraries, and waste management. Memphis also possesses substantial infrastructure amenities including an international airport, intermodal freight transport facilities, higher education institutions, and healthcare facilities.
Infrastructure
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Memphis
TV stations
24
14
Culture and Food
East San Gabriel Valley, as part of the Greater Los Angeles Area, boasts diverse culture and food options, from Latin American and Asian cuisines to classic Californian dishes. Memphis is renowned for its Southern hospitality, rich history, vibrant music scene, and world-class BBQ.
Sports Teams
Memphis has the Grizzlies, a well-followed NBA team. While in East San Gabriel Valley, residents have access to a wide range of sports teams in the broader Los Angeles area, including the Lakers (NBA), Dodgers (MLB), and Rams (NFL).
East San Gabriel Valley, CA
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