Monterey, CA vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in cost of living index (126 vs 192). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1834) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 29,116 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,179,065 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $98,003 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+11.8 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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