Monroe, MI vs Northampton, MA
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
76.7
#324 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Monroe leads in cost of living index (89 vs 129). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $57,779). Monroe leads in walk score (48 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, MI | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#324) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 20,089 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,777 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $57,779 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.1 | D+41.9 |
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76.7 Score
Monroe, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,777
Population
20,089
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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