Hyattsville, MD 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.
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Monterey leads in crime level (10.5 vs 18.8). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 33.8 min). Hyattsville leads in cost of living index (130 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hyattsville, MD | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1380) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 20,662 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,667 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $90,329 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 33.8 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 18.8 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+29.9 |
D+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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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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