Monterey Park, CA vs San Diego, CA
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
San Diego
65.3
#1643 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 52). San Diego leads in median household income ($89,457 vs $76,892). San Diego leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 65.3 (#1643) |
| Population | 57,877 | 1,388,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $994,682 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $89,457 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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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D
65.3 Score
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City
Median Home
$994,682
Population
1,388,320
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Pacific
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