High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 12.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 116,926 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+32.9 |
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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