Gastonia, NC vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 23). Gastonia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 173). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 83,942 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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