Kearny, NJ 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.
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Kearny leads in cost of living index (131 vs 169). Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 64). Monterey Park leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kearny, NJ | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1427) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 39,370 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $585,157 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $81,307 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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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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