2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Laguna Hills, CA vs Monterey, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Monterey is 4.0% shorter than it is for residents of Laguna Hills.
- 1.5% fewer residents of Monterey work from home compared to residents of Laguna Hills.
 Laguna Hills, CAMonterey, CAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Laguna Hills, CAMonterey, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)70.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.3%0.5%
 Walk1.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock15.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Laguna Hills, CAMonterey, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.21.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.4%2.9%
Reviews for Laguna Hills    6 Reviews

We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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I have been a resident of Laguna Hills since 1994. When I moved here it was actually less expensive than the Long Beach area where I was living. Now it is more expensive  More

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Reviews for Monterey    21 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The Monterey city area is an excellent place to live and one of the few California locales where it's relatively safe to raise a family. If I could no longer live here I  More

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I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and had to leave to climb out of poverty. The median income is $35,000 and outside of the military, the jobs are mostly service  More

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My husband and I are just crazy about Monterey. I wonder if we take housing expenses (mortgage or rent) out of the picture, is Monterey still a very expensive city to  More

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