Monroe, MI vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Monroe leads in cost of living index (89 vs 126). Monroe leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 26.2 min). Monroe leads in median household income ($57,779 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, MI | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#324) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 20,089 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,777 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $57,779 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.1 | R+11.8 |
C
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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