Monterey Park, CA vs Soledad, 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
Soledad
64.3
#1704 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 29). Soledad leads in cost of living index (143 vs 169). Soledad leads in average commute (26 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Soledad, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 64.3 (#1704) |
| Population | 57,877 | 23,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $646,952 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $85,040 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+29.9 |
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
64.3 Score
Soledad, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$646,952
Population
23,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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