Monroe, LA vs Niles, IL

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.

Monroe

73.4

#741 nationally

vs

Niles

74.4

#599 nationally

Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 51.8). Niles leads in median household income ($75,783 vs $36,550). Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, LA Niles, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#741) 74.4 (#599)
Population 46,616 29,513
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $155,007 $422,795
Median Household Income $36,550 $75,783
Average Commute 17.6 min 28.2 min
Walk Score 32 65
Crime Level 51.8 1.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.9 D+42.0