Anaheim, CA vs Monrovia, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 49). Anaheim leads in cost of living index (145 vs 176). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $77,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 353,085 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
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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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