Monroe, NC vs North Aurora, IL
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
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
North Aurora leads in crime level (3.7 vs 17.9). North Aurora leads in median household income ($104,547 vs $63,982). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 37,797 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+9.4 |
D
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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C
73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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