Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 34). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 169). Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 158,349 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+32.9 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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