Monrovia, CA vs Universal City, 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.
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 176). Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monrovia, CA | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1798) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 36,768 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $993,177 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $93,827 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
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63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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