Indio, 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.
Indio
62.7
#1831 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 18.3). Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Indio leads in cost of living index (126 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 93,057 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.7 Score
Indio, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$512,560
Population
93,057
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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