California cities love lists and use them to bolster claims about being great places to live, work & play. One new list, “Best Places to Live 2017” produced by MONEY in partnership with Realtor.com, ranks Monterey Park, Calif. #3 in “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America” based on a healthy economy, affordable homes, and a high quality of life. Another list (WalletHub citing Realtor.com) ranks Monterey Park a “Worst City in California” with few attractions, large % below poverty, lowest median family income and least affordable housing. If you are a fan of lists, don’t be surprised when one source is at odds with another!
MONEY Best cities to live U.S.
24/7 WALL ST. Worst place to live U.S.
NERDWALLET Wealthiest Cities in the U.S.
U.S. WORLD ATLAS Poorest cities U.S.
U.S. Cities with most homeless
FORBES Most dangerous cities U.S.
US BUSINESS INSIDER Worst traffic in U.S.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOC. Worst air pollution in U.S.