Gastonia, NC 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.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Manteca
62.9
#1816 nationally
Manteca leads in crime level (9.5 vs 23.3). Manteca leads in walk score (42 vs 23). Gastonia leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 40.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Manteca, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 62.9 (#1816) |
| Population | 83,942 | 91,059 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $581,224 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $89,966 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 40.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+0.9 |
D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
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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