Apache Junction, AZ vs Monterey Park, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 41,153 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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