High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 176). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 116,926 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+32.9 |
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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