Grand Prairie, TX 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.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 169). Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 202,134 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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