Monterey, CA vs San Bernardino, 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.
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Monterey leads in crime level (10.5 vs 24.6). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $61,323). San Bernardino leads in cost of living index (124 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey, CA | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1834) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 29,116 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,179,065 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $98,003 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+2.1 |
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
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D-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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