Monterey, CA vs Northglenn, CO
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.
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Northglenn leads in cost of living index (125 vs 192). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 27.3 min). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $77,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey, CA | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1834) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 29,116 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,179,065 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $98,003 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+9.0 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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