Monrovia, CA vs West Covina, CA

West Covina is moderately more affordable than Monrovia, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Monrovia scores 174 compared to 164 for West Covina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monrovia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Monrovia is $2,009/month compared to $2,153/month in West Covina — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Monrovia has cheaper rent, West Covina actually has lower median home values ($712,300 vs $891,700).

Median household income in Monrovia is $97,083 compared to $98,570 in West Covina (-1.5%). West Covina offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Monrovia spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in West Covina.