Brawley, 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.
Brawley
70.6
#1083 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Brawley leads in cost of living index (112 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 46). Monterey Park leads in median household income ($76,892 vs $56,229).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brawley, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1083) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 27,849 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,419 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $56,229 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.6 Score
Brawley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,419
Population
27,849
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
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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