Monterey, CA vs San Dimas, 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

vs

San Dimas

61.6

#1900 nationally

Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 31.9 min). Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 37). San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 10.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monterey, CA San Dimas, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1834) 61.6 (#1900)
Population 29,116 33,105
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,179,065 $922,772
Median Household Income $98,003 $102,241
Average Commute 19.1 min 31.9 min
Walk Score 53 37
Crime Level 10.5 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 192 166
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.9 D+32.9