Lexington, NC vs South Gate, 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.
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 33). South Gate leads in median household income ($67,188 vs $36,868). Lexington leads in cost of living index (89 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, NC | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1265) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 19,840 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,047 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $36,868 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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