Calexico, 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.
Calexico
69.2
#1239 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Calexico leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.5). Monterey Park leads in median household income ($76,892 vs $51,667). Calexico leads in cost of living index (115 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calexico, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1239) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 38,224 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,191 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $51,667 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.2 Score
Calexico, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,191
Population
38,224
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
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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