Monterey Park, CA vs Oakland, 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
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 64). Monterey Park leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 32.1 min). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 57,877 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
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
Pacific
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D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
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