Linden, NJ 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.

Linden

67.6

#1401 nationally

vs

Monrovia

63.1

#1798 nationally

Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 176). Linden leads in crime level (7.2 vs 8.7). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $86,801).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Linden, NJ Monrovia, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.6 (#1401) 63.1 (#1798)
Population 43,950 36,768
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $553,705 $993,177
Median Household Income $86,801 $93,827
Average Commute 31.4 min 30.7 min
Walk Score 63 62
Crime Level 7.2 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 176
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+24.2 D+32.9