Cary, NC 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.
Cary
72.1
#924 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Cary leads in crime level (1.9 vs 7.5). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 28). Cary leads in median household income ($125,317 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cary, NC | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#924) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 180,010 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,913 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $125,317 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.1 Score
Cary, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$628,913
Population
180,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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