Imperial Beach, CA vs Montclair, 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 57). Montclair leads in cost of living index (139 vs 167). Imperial Beach leads in crime level (14.8 vs 17.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 25,458 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+2.1 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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