Monroe, NC vs Monterey Park, 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
64.2
#1713 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 23). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 17.9). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 37,797 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+32.9 |
D
64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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