Monterey Park, CA vs Rutherford, NJ
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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.5). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 57,877 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+3.4 |
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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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C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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