Monrovia, CA vs New Brunswick, NJ
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.
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 19.1). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $57,138). New Brunswick leads in cost of living index (124 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monrovia, CA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1798) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 36,768 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $993,177 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $93,827 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 30.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
D
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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D
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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