Glendale, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 64). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 187,050 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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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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