| | Monterey Park, CA | Alhambra, CA | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.0 | 103.0 | 100 |
| Health | 86.7 | 86.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 259.5 | 276.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $864,800 | $850,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,900.0% | 9,690.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 159.6 | 159.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.4 | 133.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Monterey Park 
2 Reviews
I have lived and raised three children in Monterey Park since 1997. I chose to live here because it is a small and quiet town within range of busy LA. The city has a low More
Monterey park is not a bad place to live especially if you are Asian, I'm not...but It's a safe area to live in, in L.A. only 8 minutes to downtown very close to More
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Reviews for Alhambra 
5 Reviews
Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for More
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