Hermiston, OR 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.
Hermiston
72.9
#807 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Hermiston leads in cost of living index (105 vs 176). Hermiston leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 30.7 min). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $65,502).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hermiston, OR | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#807) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 19,489 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $348,415 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $65,502 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.8 | D+32.9 |
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72.9 Score
Hermiston, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$348,415
Population
19,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
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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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