Barstow, CA vs Cornelius, NC

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.

Barstow

67.4

#1421 nationally

vs

Cornelius

71.7

#962 nationally

Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 30.4). Cornelius leads in median household income ($107,969 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in walk score (40 vs 26).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Barstow, CA Cornelius, NC
WhereAtHome Score 67.4 (#1421) 71.7 (#962)
Population 24,964 33,139
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $266,998 $528,679
Median Household Income $52,200 $107,969
Average Commute 27.9 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 40 26
Crime Level 30.4 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 122
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+32.9