Monroe, NC vs Pittsfield, 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
64.2
#1713 nationally
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Pittsfield leads in walk score (40 vs 23). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.8 min). Pittsfield leads in crime level (14.0 vs 17.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 37,797 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+39.9 |
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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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72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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