Monterey Park, CA vs West Linn, OR
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
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.5). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 34). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 57,877 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.7 |
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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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70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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