Kennewick, WA 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.
Kennewick
67.4
#1428 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Kennewick leads in cost of living index (114 vs 176). Kennewick leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kennewick, WA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1428) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 85,158 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,000 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $70,429 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Kennewick, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,000
Population
85,158
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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D
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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