Monterey Park, CA vs Raleigh, NC
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
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 32.0). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 31). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 57,877 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+25.6 |
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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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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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