McDonough, GA vs Monroe, LA
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.
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
McDonough leads in crime level (9.2 vs 51.8). McDonough leads in median household income ($77,804 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McDonough, GA | Monroe, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1187) | 73.4 (#741) |
| Population | 32,138 | 46,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,217 | $155,007 |
| Median Household Income | $77,804 | $36,550 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 51.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.7 | R+27.9 |
D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
73.4 Score
Monroe, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,007
Population
46,616
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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