Monterey, CA vs Oroville, 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.
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Monterey leads in crime level (10.5 vs 26.9). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1834) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 29,116 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,179,065 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $98,003 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Monterey has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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