Monroe, NC vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 23). San Antonio leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 28.8 min). Monroe leads in median household income ($63,982 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 37,797 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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