Eagle, ID 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.
Eagle
68
#1353 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Eagle leads in crime level (2.7 vs 10.5). Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 16). Eagle leads in cost of living index (137 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagle, ID | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1353) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 32,319 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $791,853 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $114,271 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+29.9 |
D+
68 Score
Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
West
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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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