Montebello, CA vs Petaluma, 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.
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Petaluma leads in crime level (7.4 vs 13.6). Petaluma leads in median household income ($108,527 vs $72,317). Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montebello, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1909) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 60,015 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $825,165 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 156 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+46.2 |
D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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D
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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