Columbia, TN 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.
Columbia
63.7
#1743 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 24). Columbia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 176). Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 15.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 47,445 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | D+32.9 |
D
63.7 Score
Columbia, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,699
Population
47,445
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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