Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 169). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $76,892). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 713,252 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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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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