Monroe, NC vs New Iberia, LA

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

64.2

#1713 nationally

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Monroe leads in crime level (17.9 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 28.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, NC New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 64.2 (#1713) 76.2 (#374)
Population 37,797 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $358,990 $151,501
Median Household Income $63,982 $47,108
Average Commute 28.8 min 21 min
Walk Score 23 43
Crime Level 17.9 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+25.3 R+34.1