Monterey Park, CA vs Providence, RI
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
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in median household income ($76,892 vs $50,991). Providence leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Providence, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 67.8 (#1384) |
| Population | 57,877 | 189,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $437,919 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $50,991 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+14.4 |
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+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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