Monterey, CA vs Wilmington, DE

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

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Monterey leads in crime level (10.5 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 192). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monterey, CA Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1834) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 29,116 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,179,065 $330,955
Median Household Income $98,003 $54,731
Average Commute 19.1 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 53 74
Crime Level 10.5 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 192 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.9 D+32.6
Monterey, CA
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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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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