Monroe, WA vs San Ramon, 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

63.2

#1790 nationally

vs

San Ramon

62.6

#1844 nationally

San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.5). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $99,713). Monroe leads in cost of living index (137 vs 220).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, WA San Ramon, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.2 (#1790) 62.6 (#1844)
Population 19,447 84,929
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $722,297 $1,483,516
Median Household Income $99,713 $190,829
Average Commute 31.4 min 36.1 min
Walk Score 31 24
Crime Level 6.5 2.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 220
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.0 D+38.0