Monrovia, CA vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in cost of living index (142 vs 176). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $78,208). Monrovia leads in average commute (30.7 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monrovia, CA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1798) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 36,768 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $993,177 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $93,827 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 30.7 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
D
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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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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