Apache Junction, AZ vs Monroe, LA
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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
Apache Junction leads in crime level (11.7 vs 51.8). Monroe leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 28.5 min). Apache Junction leads in median household income ($56,209 vs $36,550).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Monroe, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 73.4 (#741) |
| Population | 41,153 | 46,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $155,007 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $36,550 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 51.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+27.9 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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73.4 Score
Monroe, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,007
Population
46,616
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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