Brookhaven, GA vs Monterey, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 192). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 24.6 min). Brookhaven leads in crime level (8.3 vs 10.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 57,945 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 53 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Monterey has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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D-
62.7 Score
Monterey, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,179,065
Population
29,116
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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