Georgetown, TX 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.
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 23). Georgetown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 10.5). Georgetown leads in cost of living index (116 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, TX | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1134) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 96,312 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,174 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $87,465 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+29.9 |
C-
70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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D-
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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