Monterey Park, CA vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 44). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 57,877 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+39.8 |
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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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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