Gastonia, NC vs Menifee, 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
Menifee
61.6
#1897 nationally
Menifee leads in crime level (5.0 vs 23.3). Gastonia leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 42.5 min). Menifee leads in median household income ($87,871 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Menifee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 61.6 (#1897) |
| Population | 83,942 | 113,433 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $586,841 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $87,871 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+1.3 |
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-
61.6 Score
Menifee, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$586,841
Population
113,433
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Pacific
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