Gresham, OR 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.
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.2). Gresham leads in cost of living index (124 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 110,685 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+32.9 |
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65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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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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