Monterey Park, CA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in cost of living index (138 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 55). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 57,877 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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