Kingston, NY 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
Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 176). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $62,071). Kingston leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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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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