Monterey Park, CA vs Santa Barbara, 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 Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 17.8). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 28.8 min). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 225).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 59.8 (#1944) |
| Population | 57,877 | 86,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $1,848,325 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $98,346 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.7 |
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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F
59.8 Score
Santa Barbara, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,848,325
Population
86,499
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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