Maricopa, AZ vs Monterey Park, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 13). Maricopa leads in cost of living index (111 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 38.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maricopa, AZ | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1402) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 71,022 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,261 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $88,795 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 38.3 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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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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