Monroe, LA vs South Pasadena, 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

South Pasadena

63.6

#1760 nationally

South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 51.8). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in cost of living index (92 vs 228).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, LA South Pasadena, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#741) 63.6 (#1760)
Population 46,616 25,623
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $155,007 $1,707,701
Median Household Income $36,550 $127,882
Average Commute 17.6 min 30.6 min
Walk Score 32 67
Crime Level 51.8 5.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 228
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.9 D+32.9
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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South Pasadena, CA
D
63.6 Score

South Pasadena, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,707,701

Population

25,623

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

67

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