Monterey Park, CA vs San Mateo, 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 Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 249). San Mateo leads in crime level (6.7 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 57,877 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
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
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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