Lakeland, FL 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.
Lakeland
71.5
#975 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 176). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $58,290).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 122,264 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+32.9 |
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71.5 Score
Lakeland, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$312,574
Population
122,264
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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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