Monrovia, CA vs San Leandro, 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.
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 15.0). Monrovia leads in average commute (30.7 min vs 32.6 min). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monrovia, CA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1798) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 36,768 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $993,177 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $93,827 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 30.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
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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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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