Monroe, LA vs Plattsburgh, NY
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.
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
Plattsburgh
76.4
#354 nationally
Plattsburgh leads in crime level (14.3 vs 51.8). Plattsburgh leads in walk score (55 vs 32). Plattsburgh leads in median household income ($55,049 vs $36,550).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, LA | Plattsburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#741) | 76.4 (#354) |
| Population | 46,616 | 19,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,007 | $258,665 |
| Median Household Income | $36,550 | $55,049 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 14.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 51.8 | 14.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | R+2.1 |
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73.4 Score
Monroe, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,007
Population
46,616
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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76.4 Score
Plattsburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$258,665
Population
19,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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