Cornelius, NC vs Lathrop, 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.

Cornelius

71.7

#962 nationally

vs

Lathrop

61.6

#1896 nationally

Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 8.3). Cornelius leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 42.9 min). Cornelius leads in cost of living index (122 vs 142).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cornelius, NC Lathrop, CA
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#962) 61.6 (#1896)
Population 33,139 39,857
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $528,679 $632,887
Median Household Income $107,969 $108,732
Average Commute 25.6 min 42.9 min
Walk Score 26 29
Crime Level 2.8 8.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 142
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+0.9