Charleston, SC vs Manteca, 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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Manteca
62.9
#1816 nationally
Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 40.2 min). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 143). Manteca leads in median household income ($89,966 vs $76,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Manteca, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 62.9 (#1816) |
| Population | 156,042 | 91,059 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $581,224 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $89,966 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 40.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+0.9 |
D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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D-
62.9 Score
Manteca, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,224
Population
91,059
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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