Davis, 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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Davis leads in crime level (5.1 vs 7.5). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 50). Davis leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 65,832 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+32.9 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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