Frisco, 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.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 26). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $76,892). Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 219,587 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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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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