Arcadia, CA vs Monterey Park, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 225). Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 54,157 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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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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