Los Angeles, CA 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 31.4 min). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 64). Monterey Park leads in median household income ($76,892 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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
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