| | Monroe, NC | Sanford, NC | United States |
| Overall | 106.2 | 81.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.0 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Health | 97.2 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 84.3 | 61.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $289,800 | $261,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,240.0% | 10,070.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 95.5 | 70.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.8 | 89.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Monroe 
5 Reviews
Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime.
The mayor and city More
I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added More
I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times! More
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Reviews for Sanford 
1 Reviews
It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet, More
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