Kent, 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.
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 40). Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 13.4). Kent leads in cost of living index (134 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, WA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1850) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 133,378 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,138 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $86,966 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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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