Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 42). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 169). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 967,862 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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