Manteca, CA vs North Plainfield, NJ
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.
Manteca
62.9
#1816 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.5). North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 42). North Plainfield leads in average commute (32.1 min vs 40.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manteca, CA | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1816) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 91,059 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,224 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $89,966 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 40.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+13.9 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
North Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,829
Population
22,566
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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