La Marque, 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.
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
La Marque leads in cost of living index (91 vs 192). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $61,403). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Marque, TX | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#502) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 19,605 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,688 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $61,403 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+29.9 |
C
75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
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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