Monroe, WA vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
63.2
#1790 nationally
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Monroe leads in crime level (6.5 vs 11.5). Monroe leads in median household income ($99,713 vs $70,451). Murfreesboro leads in cost of living index (109 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, WA | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1790) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 19,447 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,297 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $99,713 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+21.8 |
D
63.2 Score
Monroe, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$722,297
Population
19,447
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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