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
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 |
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64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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