Monterey Park, CA vs Richardson, TX
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
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.5). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 44). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 57,877 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+22.2 |
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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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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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