Monrovia, CA vs Northampton, MA
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
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 30.7 min). Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 44). Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 12.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monrovia, CA | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1798) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 36,768 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $993,177 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $93,827 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 30.7 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+41.9 |
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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+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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