Coon Rapids, MN 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.

Coon Rapids

74.4

#593 nationally

vs

Monterey

62.7

#1834 nationally

Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 25). Coon Rapids leads in cost of living index (106 vs 192). Coon Rapids leads in crime level (5.8 vs 10.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Coon Rapids, MN Monterey, CA
WhereAtHome Score 74.4 (#593) 62.7 (#1834)
Population 63,377 29,116
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $335,555 $1,179,065
Median Household Income $85,445 $98,003
Average Commute 24 min 19.1 min
Walk Score 25 53
Crime Level 5.8 10.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 192
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.4 D+29.9