Chester, PA vs Monrovia, CA

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.

Monrovia

63.1

#1798 nationally

Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 22.8). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $39,193). Chester leads in cost of living index (86 vs 176).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chester, PA Monrovia, CA
Population 33,595 36,768
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $993,177
Median Household Income $39,193 $93,827
Average Commute 21.7 min 30.7 min
Walk Score 60 62
Crime Level 22.8 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 176
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.7 D+32.9