Greenwood, SC vs Monroe, NC
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.
Greenwood
75
#514 nationally
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
Monroe leads in median household income ($63,982 vs $38,884). Greenwood leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.8 min). Greenwood leads in crime level (13.3 vs 17.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenwood, SC | Monroe, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#514) | 64.2 (#1713) |
| Population | 22,498 | 37,797 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $192,624 | $358,990 |
| Median Household Income | $38,884 | $63,982 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 17.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.0 | R+25.3 |
C
75 Score
Greenwood, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$192,624
Population
22,498
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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