Brentwood, 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.
Brentwood
62.1
#1873 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Brentwood leads in median household income ($134,689 vs $93,827). Monrovia leads in average commute (30.7 min vs 41.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 65,126 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.1 Score
Brentwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$794,713
Population
65,126
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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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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