Monroe, NC vs Newark, 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.

Monroe

64.2

#1713 nationally

vs

Newark

62.4

#1861 nationally

Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $63,982). Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 23). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 195).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, NC Newark, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.2 (#1713) 62.4 (#1861)
Population 37,797 46,929
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $358,990 $1,202,648
Median Household Income $63,982 $159,465
Average Commute 28.8 min 31.2 min
Walk Score 23 57
Crime Level 17.9 10.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 195
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+25.3 D+53.6