Monterey Park, CA vs Newark, 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 Park

63.4

#1770 nationally

vs

Newark

62.4

#1861 nationally

Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.4). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 195).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monterey Park, CA Newark, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1770) 62.4 (#1861)
Population 57,877 46,929
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $926,209 $1,202,648
Median Household Income $76,892 $159,465
Average Commute 28.8 min 31.2 min
Walk Score 64 57
Crime Level 7.5 10.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 169 195
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+53.6