Monroe, MI vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
76.7
#324 nationally
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Monroe leads in walk score (48 vs 25). Monroe leads in cost of living index (89 vs 109). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $57,779).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, MI | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#324) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 20,089 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,777 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $57,779 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.1 | R+21.8 |
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76.7 Score
Monroe, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,777
Population
20,089
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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