Monroe, LA vs Oak Park, MI

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

Oak Park

76.3

#365 nationally

Oak Park leads in crime level (10.9 vs 51.8). Oak Park leads in median household income ($61,991 vs $36,550). Oak Park leads in walk score (45 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, LA Oak Park, MI
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#741) 76.3 (#365)
Population 46,616 29,023
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $155,007 $237,113
Median Household Income $36,550 $61,991
Average Commute 17.6 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 32 45
Crime Level 51.8 10.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.9 D+10.6
Monroe, LA
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

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Oak Park, MI
C
76.3 Score

Oak Park, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$237,113

Population

29,023

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

45

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