Monterey Park, CA vs Santa Monica, 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
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 21.3). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in median household income ($106,797 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 57,877 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D
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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F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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