Monroe, NC vs Oakland Park, FL
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
Oakland Park
72.5
#881 nationally
Oakland Park leads in crime level (5.7 vs 17.9). Oakland Park leads in walk score (54 vs 23). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Oakland Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 72.5 (#881) |
| Population | 37,797 | 44,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $372,417 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $64,989 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 5.7 |
| 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+17.0 |
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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72.5 Score
Oakland Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,417
Population
44,105
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
54
Southeast
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