Monterey Park, CA vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $76,892). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 28.8 min). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 57,877 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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