Manteca, CA vs Princeton, TX
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
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 143). Princeton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.5). Princeton leads in average commute (34.1 min vs 40.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manteca, CA | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1816) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 91,059 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,224 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $89,966 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 40.2 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Manteca has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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