Colton, CA vs Monterey, 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 192). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 28.6 min). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $66,725).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 53,357 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+29.9 |
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64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
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62.7 Score
Monterey, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,179,065
Population
29,116
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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