Lodi, CA vs Raleigh, NC
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.
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Lodi leads in crime level (16.7 vs 32.0). Lodi leads in walk score (58 vs 31). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lodi, CA | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1645) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 67,679 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,002 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $78,468 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 16.7 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+25.6 |
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65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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