Monroe, LA vs Pleasant Hill, 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.

Monroe

73.4

#741 nationally

vs

Pleasant Hill

64.1

#1719 nationally

Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 51.8). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in cost of living index (92 vs 191).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, LA Pleasant Hill, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#741) 64.1 (#1719)
Population 46,616 33,802
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $155,007 $992,042
Median Household Income $36,550 $137,685
Average Commute 17.6 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 32 54
Crime Level 51.8 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.9 D+38.0
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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Pleasant Hill, CA
D
64.1 Score

Pleasant Hill, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$992,042

Population

33,802

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

54

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