Burlington, VT 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.
Burlington
73.4
#732 nationally
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 32). Burlington leads in median household income ($62,078 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in cost of living index (92 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Monroe, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 73.4 (#741) |
| Population | 45,445 | 46,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $155,007 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $36,550 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | 51.8 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+27.9 |
C
73.4 Score
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain paradise on Lake Champlain
Median Home
$516,143
Population
45,445
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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C
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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