Alameda, CA vs Monterey Park, 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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 206). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 8.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 75,353 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
D
63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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