Monterey Park, CA vs Portland, OR
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
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 169). Portland leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.8 min). Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 64).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 67.1 (#1464) |
| Population | 57,877 | 635,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $78,423 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+62.1 |
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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+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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