Monterey Park, CA vs Mountain View, 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 Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 285). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 57,877 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+40.0 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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