Imperial, CA 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 10.5). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 192). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $83,029).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 21,591 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 53 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Monterey has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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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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