Monroe, NC vs Wellington, 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
Wellington
66.8
#1505 nationally
Wellington leads in crime level (3.6 vs 17.9). Wellington leads in median household income ($105,848 vs $63,982). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Wellington, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 66.8 (#1505) |
| Population | 37,797 | 61,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $658,872 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $105,848 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+0.8 |
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
66.8 Score
Wellington, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$658,872
Population
61,634
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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