Monroe, NC vs Powder Springs, GA
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
Powder Springs
65.8
#1609 nationally
Powder Springs leads in crime level (7.2 vs 17.9). Powder Springs leads in median household income ($88,311 vs $63,982). Monroe leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 37.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Powder Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 65.8 (#1609) |
| Population | 37,797 | 18,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $367,149 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $88,311 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+14.9 |
Data coverage note: Powder Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Monroe has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.8 Score
Powder Springs, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,149
Population
18,950
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,311
Southeast
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