Monroe, NC vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 17.9). Rancho Cucamonga leads in walk score (41 vs 23). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $63,982).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 37,797 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | R+2.1 |
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 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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