Monterey Park, CA vs University Place, WA
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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 32). University Place leads in cost of living index (132 vs 169). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 57,877 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.8 |
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
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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