Mesquite, TX 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.
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 35). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 147,317 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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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