Covina, 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.

Covina

63.7

#1744 nationally

vs

Monterey

62.7

#1834 nationally

Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 32.3 min). Covina leads in cost of living index (158 vs 192). Covina leads in walk score (59 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Covina, CA Monterey, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.7 (#1744) 62.7 (#1834)
Population 48,728 29,116
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $804,931 $1,179,065
Median Household Income $89,650 $98,003
Average Commute 32.3 min 19.1 min
Walk Score 59 53
Crime Level 9.7 10.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 158 192
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+29.9