Monroe, NC vs Port Hueneme, 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
Port Hueneme
64.9
#1670 nationally
Port Hueneme leads in walk score (58 vs 23). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 148). Port Hueneme leads in crime level (14.0 vs 17.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Port Hueneme, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 64.9 (#1670) |
| Population | 37,797 | 21,217 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $632,315 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $71,695 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+15.1 |
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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D
64.9 Score
Port Hueneme, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,315
Population
21,217
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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